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Raising programming currents of magnetic tunnel junctions using word line overdrive and high-k metal gate

US8879308B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2012
Grant dateNov 4, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/1659
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of operating magneto-resistive random access memory (MRAM) cells includes providing an MRAM cell, which includes a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) device; and a selector comprising a source-drain path serially coupled to the MTJ device. The method further includes applying an overdrive voltage to a gate of the selector to turn on the selector.

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