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Magnetic booster for magnetic random access memory

US8320175B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2010
Grant dateNov 27, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2030

Classification

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

Abstract

Disclosed is a nonvolatile magnetic memory cell, comprising: a) a switchable magnetic element; b) a word line and a bit line to energize the switchable magnetic element; and c) a magnetic field boosting material positioned adjacent to at least one of the word line and the bit line to boost a magnetic field generated by current flowing therein.

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