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Information storage device and method of operating the same

US8144503B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2009
Grant dateMar 27, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2005/0002
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An information storage device includes a memory region having a magnetic track and a write/read unit, and a control circuit connected to the memory region. First and second switching devices are connected to both ends of the magnetic track, and a third switching device is connected to the write/read unit. The control circuit controls the first to third switching devices, and supplies operating current to at least one of the magnetic track and the write/read unit.

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