Magnetic memory
US8077509B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C11/1675
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A magnetic memory is provided with a memory cell. The memory cell includes a magnetic recording element, an interconnection to generate a radio-frequency current-induced magnetic field and a ground line. The magnetic recording element is provided with a first magnetic layer whose magnetization direction is substantially fixed, a magnetic recording layer whose magnetization direction is substantially reversed by spin-polarized electrons passing through the magnetic recording layer and a first nonmagnetic layer provided between the first magnetic layer and the magnetic recording layer. The interconnection is provided above the magnetic recording element to generate a radio-frequency current-induced magnetic field acting in a direction substantially perpendicular to a magnetization easy axis of the magnetic recording layer. The ground line is provided on a side opposite to the magnetic recording element with respect to the interconnection.
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