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Magnetic memory devices and methods of forming the same

US9583697B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2015
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N50/85
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The inventive concepts provide magnetic memory devices and methods forming the same. The method includes sequentially forming a first magnetic conductive layer and a capping layer on a substrate, patterning the capping layer and the first magnetic conductive layer to form a first magnetic conductive pattern and a capping pattern, forming an interlayer insulating layer exposing the capping pattern on the substrate, removing the capping pattern to expose the first magnetic conductive pattern, forming a tunnel barrier layer and a second magnetic conductive layer on the first magnetic conductive pattern and the interlayer insulating layer, and patterning the second magnetic conductive layer and the tunnel barrier layer to form a second magnetic conductive pattern and a tunnel barrier pattern.

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