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Magnetic sidewalls for write lines in field-induced MRAM and methods of manufacturing them

US9620411B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2016
Grant dateApr 11, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2036

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

Abstract

In one embodiment, there is provided a non-volatile magnetic memory cell. The non-volatile magnetic memory cell comprises a switchable magnetic element; and a word line and a bit line to energize the switchable magnetic element; wherein at least one of the word line and the bit line comprises a magnetic sidewall that is discontinuous.

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