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Spin-transfer torque magnetic random access memory (STTMRAM) with laminated free layer

US8374025B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2010
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N50/80
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A spin-torque transfer memory random access memory (STTMRAM) element includes a fixed layer having a magnetization that is substantially fixed in one direction and a barrier layer formed on top of the fixed layer and a free layer. The free layer has a number of alternating laminates, each laminate being made of a magnetic layer and an insulating layer. The magnetic layer is switchable and formed on top of the barrier layer. The free layer is capable of switching its magnetization to a parallel or an anti-parallel state relative to the magnetization of the fixed layer during a write operation when bidirectional electric current is applied across the STTMRAM element. Magnetic layers of the laminates are ferromagnetically coupled to switch together as a single domain during the write operation and the magnetization of the fixed and free layers and the magnetic layers of the laminates have either in-plane or perpendicular anisotropy.

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