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Solid-state magnetic memory using ferromagnetic tunnel junctions

US6522573B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2001
Grant dateFeb 18, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/15
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

According to the present invention, there is provided a solid-state magnetic memory including a semiconductor substrate, a ferromagnetic tunnel junction element facing the semiconductor substrate, first and second wirings sandwiching the ferromagnetic tunnel junction elements from both sides thereof, a third wiring facing the ferromagnetic tunnel junction element, and a diode at least part of which is formed in a surface region of the semiconductor substrate.

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