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Current-switched spin-transfer magnetic devices with reduced spin-transfer switching current density

US7430135B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2005
Grant dateSep 30, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/1693
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Magnetic multilayer structures, such as magnetic or magnetoresistive tunnel junctions (MTJs) and spin valves, having one or more spin diffusion layers to diffuse the electron spins outside the MTJ or spin valve structure to reduce the spin transfer switching current for switching the free layer.

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