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Switching film structure for magnetic random access memory (MRAM) cell

US9461094B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 2014
Grant dateOct 4, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2213/73
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An MRAM cell may include a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ). The MTJ includes a pin layer, a barrier layer, a free layer, and a capping layer. The MRAM cell further includes a bidirectional diode selector, directly coupled to an electrode of the MTJ, to enable access to the MTJ.

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