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MRAM device using magnetic field bias to improve reproducibility of memory cell switching

US6163477A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 1999
Grant dateDec 19, 2000
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/1675
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic field bias is applied to memory cells of an MRAM device during a write operation. The magnetic field bias, which may be applied by a permanent magnet or an electromagnet, can improve reproducibility of memory cell switching.

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