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Magnetoresistive element and magnetic memory

US9437810B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2014
Grant dateSep 6, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2034

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

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a magnetoresistive element includes a first magnetic layer having a variable magnetization direction; a second magnetic layer having an invariable magnetization direction; and a tunnel barrier layer provided between the first magnetic layer and the second magnetic layer and including an MgFeO film, wherein the MgFeO film contains at least one element selected from a group consisting of Ti, V, Mn, and Cu.

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