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Solid-state memory with magnetic storage cells

US6169686A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 1997
Grant dateJan 2, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B61/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A solid-state memory including an array of magnetic storage cells and a set of conductors. The process steps that pattern the conductors also patterns the magnetic layers in the magnetic storage cells thereby avoiding the need to employ precise alignment between pattern masks.

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