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Electronic device and method for fabricating the same

US10490741B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2016
Grant dateNov 26, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N70/8833
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for implementing semiconductor memory using variable resistance elements for storing data. In one aspect, an electronic device is provided to comprise a semiconductor memory unit including: a substrate; an interlayer dielectric layer disposed over the substrate; and a variable resistance element including a seed layer formed over the interlayer dielectric layer, a first magnetic layer formed over the seed layer, a tunnel barrier layer formed over the first magnetic layer, and a second magnetic layer formed over the tunnel barrier layer, wherein the seed layer includes a conductive material having a metallic property and an oxygen content of 1% to approximately 10%.

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