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Magnetic Memory Array

US7313043B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2005
Grant dateDec 25, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C8/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic memory is disclosed. In one embodiment, the magnetic memory array includes a plurality of cell columns and a pair of reference cell columns, including a first reference cell column and a second reference cell column. A comparator is provided with a first and a second input terminal. A switching circuit is configured to connect each of the cell columns to the first input terminal and the pair of reference cell columns coupled in parallel to the second input terminal, and configured to connect the first reference cell column to the first input terminal and the second reference cell column to the second input terminal.

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