Experimental measurements on resistive switching devices: Gaining hands-on experience

The maximum exploitation of the favorable properties and the analog nature of memristor technology in innovative applications can be guaranteed only by the deeper understanding of their behavior. Fully functional memristors are commercially available. However, lab experiments with memristors are a challenging step. In this direction, this paper presents some important considerations to carry out reliable measurements. Most importantly, the proposed experimental setup is composed of off-the-shelf components and an affordable data acquisition system, showing the way on how to bypass the need for expensive research equipment and expand memristor experimentation beyond research labs and into classrooms.