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Magnetic random access memory

US9147458B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2013
Grant dateSep 29, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/1675
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a magnetic random access memory includes a write circuit to write complementary data to first and second magnetoresistive elements, and a read circuit to read the complementary data from the first and second magnetoresistive elements. The control circuit is configured to change the first and second bit lines to a floating state after setting the first and second bit lines to a first potential, and change a potential of the first bit line in the floating state to a first value in accordance with a resistance value of the first magnetoresistive element and a potential of the second bit line in the floating state to a second value in accordance with a resistance value of the second magnetoresistive element by setting the common source line to a second potential higher than the first potential.

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