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Spin-based logic device

US9240799B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 2014
Grant dateJan 19, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D48/385
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device including a conductive layer configured to output a spin-current based on an analog input value, a plurality of magnetoresistive devices, and an encoder configured to output a digital value. Each of the magnetoresistive devices may be configured to receive a different reference voltage on a first side and the spin-current on a second side. The magnetization state of each of the magnetoresistive devices is set by respective reference voltages and the spin-current. The encoder may include a plurality of digital bits that is a digital representation of the analog input value based on the magnetization states of the magnetoresistive devices.

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