Magnetic mechanical switch
US7969772B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01F2007/068
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for managing data, particularly in regard to non-volatile memory cells. In some embodiments, at least two actuating conductors are at least partially surrounded by a main ferromagnetic core and an adjacent hard magnet. When current is conducted through the actuating conductors, a flexible beam is induced to traverse a first air gap that defines a high resistance position and a low resistance position.
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