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Magnetic memory cell based on a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) with independent storage and read layers

US7944737B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2008
Grant dateMay 17, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2028

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

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention magnetic memory device, comprising: a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) which includes a first free layer optimized for reading; and a second free layer separate from the MTJ and optimized for writing.

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