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Magnetic random access memory

US8923042B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2013
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B61/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic random access memory according to the present invention is provided with: a magnetic recording layer including a magnetization free region having a reversible magnetization, wherein a write current is flown through the magnetic recording layer in an in-plane direction; a magnetization fixed layer having a fixed magnetization; a non-magnetic layer provided between the magnetization free region and the magnetization fixed layer; and a heat sink structure provided to be opposed to the magnetic recording layer and having a function of receiving and radiating heat generated in the magnetic recording layer. The magnetic random access memory thus-structured radiates heat generated in the magnetic recording layer by using the heat sink structure, suppressing the temperature increase caused by the write current flown in the in-plane direction.

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