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Reference signal generation for magnetic random access memory devices

US6317376A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2000
Grant dateNov 13, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C27/02
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A Magnetic Random Access Memory ("MRAM") device includes an array of memory cells. The device generates reference signals that can be used to determine the resistance states of each memory cell in the array, despite variations in resistance due to manufacturing tolerances and other factors such as temperature gradients across the array, electromagnetic interference and aging.

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