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System and method for writing data to magnetoresistive random access memory cells

US8169815B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2009
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/1675
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Magnetic random access memory (MRAM) cell with a thermally assisted switching writing procedure and methods for manufacturing and using same. The MRAM cell includes a magnetic tunnel junction that has at least a first magnetic layer, a second magnetic layer, and an insulating layer disposed between the first and a second magnetic layers. The MRAM cell further includes a select transistor and a current line electrically connected to the junction. The current line advantageously can support a plurality of MRAM operational functions. The current line can fulfill a first function for passing a first portion of current for heating the junction and a second function for passing a second portion of current in order to switch the magnetization of the first magnetic layer.

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