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Magnetic storage element utilizing improved pinned layer stack

US8564080B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2010
Grant dateOct 22, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2031

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

Abstract

A magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) storage element may comprise a pinned layer stack and a first functional layer. The pinned layer stack is formed of a plurality of layers comprising a bottom pinned layer, a coupling layer, and a top pinned layer. The first functional layer is disposed in the bottom pinned layer or the top pinned layer.

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