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Oscillating-field assisted spin torque switching of a magnetic tunnel junction memory element

US7224601B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2005
Grant dateMay 29, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01F10/329
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Devices and techniques for applying a resonant action by an applied oscillating magnetic field to a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) and an action of an applied DC current across the MTJ to effectuate a switching of the MTJ when writing data to the MTJ.

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