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Magnetic random access memory and method for manufacturing the same

US7064974B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2003
Grant dateJun 20, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2024

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

Abstract

A magnetic random access memory is provided including a substrate, a magnetoresistance element which includes a ferromagnetic layer having an invertible spontaneous magnetization, which varies in resistance according to the direction of the spontaneous magnetization, and is formed above the substrate, and a wiring which extends in a first direction and is used for making an electric current flow to generate a magnetic field to be applied to the magnetoresistance element. The wiring is formed so as to pass through a first position which is closer to the substrate than the magnetoresistance element and does not overlap the magnetoresistance element when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the main surface of the substrate, and a second position being above said magnetoresistance element.

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