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Spin hall effect assisted spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory

US8889433B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateNov 18, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N52/101
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments are directed to providing a spin hall effect (SHE) assisted spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory (STT-MRAM) device by coupling a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) to a SHE material, and coupling the SHE material to a transistor. Embodiments are directed to a spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory (STT-MRAM) device comprising: a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) coupled to a spin hall effect (SHE) material, and a transistor coupled to the SHE material.

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