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Magnetoresistive element and magnetic memory

US8520433B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2012
Grant dateAug 27, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/161
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetoresistive element according to an embodiment includes a first magnetic layer, a second magnetic layer, and a first nonmagnetic layer provided between the first magnetic layer and the second magnetic layer, at least one of the first magnetic layer and the second magnetic layer including a magnetic film of MnxAlyGez (10 atm %≦x≦44 atm %, 10 atm %≦y≦65 atm %, 10 atm %≦z≦80 atm %, x+y+z=100 atm %).

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