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Magnetic random access memory cells with isolating liners

US9059400B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2014
Grant dateJun 16, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2034

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

Abstract

A manufacturing method to form a memory device includes forming a hard mask on a magnetic stack. A first magnetic stack etch is performed to form exposed magnetic layers. A liner is applied to the exposed magnetic layers to form protected magnetic layers. A second magnetic stack etch forms a magnetic random access memory (MRAM) cell, where the liner prevents shunting between the protected magnetic layers.

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