Method and system for providing temperature dependent programming for magnetic memories
US6982916B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C11/16
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for programming a magnetic memory including a plurality of magnetic elements is disclosed. The method and system include sensing a temperature of the magnetic memory and providing an indication of the temperature of the magnetic memory. The method and system also include providing a current that is based on the indication of temperature of the magnetic memory. The current is temperature dependent and can be used in programming at least a portion of the magnetic elements without the addition of a separately generated current. In addition, the method and system include carrying for at least a portion of the plurality of magnetic elements. The temperature is preferably sensed by at least one temperature sensor, while the current is preferably provided by a current source coupled with the temperature sensor(s).
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