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Method to connect a magnetic device to a CMOS transistor

US8524511B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 2012
Grant dateSep 3, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N50/10

Abstract

A CMOS device is provided in a substrate. A magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) is provided over the CMOS device and connected to the CMOS device by a metal ring contact wherein a dielectric or other filling material forms the center of the metal ring contact and wherein a bottom of the metal ring contact underlying said filling material is metal.

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