Memristors

Memristors transit to reality is an EE Times Asia article about electronic circuits known as memristors. Memristors can be associated with other better known passive circuit elements like resistors, capacitors and inductors. They was invented in 1971 but, like their better known cousin the transitor, their revolutionary potential may not be realized until decades later. The hope is that resistive RAMs (RRAMs), which are ultradense memory cells, will enable the realization of the memristor potential, like hearing aids did for transitors in an earlier era. Hewlett-Packard Labs is attempting to lead the way. See details at the link.