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Method for manufacture of magneto-resistive bit structure

US6872997B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2004
Grant dateMar 29, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N50/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic bit structure for a magneto-resistive memory is disclosed that has bit ends that are sufficiently large to accommodate a minimum size contact or via hole. By providing such an arrangement, the magnetic bit structure may be fabricated using conventional contact and/or via processing steps. As such, the cost of manufacturing the device may be reduced, and the overall achievable yield may be increased.

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