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Magnetic shielding in magnetic multilayer structures

US7957179B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2007
Grant dateJun 7, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/935
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques and device designs associated with devices having magnetically shielded magnetic or magnetoresistive tunnel junctions (MTJs) and spin valves that are configured to operate based on spin-transfer torque switching.

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