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Hybrid write mechanism for high speed and high density magnetic random access memory

US7006375B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 2003
Grant dateFeb 28, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/15
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of writing to a magnetic random access memory comprising: producing a magnetic field along a magnetically hard axis of a free layer of a magnetoresistive element; and passing current through the magnetoresistive element to change a direction of magnetization of the free layer by spin momentum transfer. A magnetic random access memory that operates in accordance with the method is also included.

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