摘要:
A magnetic memory is disclosed. In one embodiment, the magnetic memory array includes a plurality of cell columns and a pair of reference cell columns, including a first reference cell column and a second reference cell column. A comparator is provided with a first and a second input terminal. A switching circuit is configured to connect each of the cell columns to the first input terminal and the pair of reference cell columns coupled in parallel to the second input terminal, and configured to connect the first reference cell column to the first input terminal and the second reference cell column to the second input terminal.
摘要:
An MRAM memory chip includes a plurality of magnetoresistive memory cells each including a magnetic tunnel junction having first (fixed) and second (free) magnetic regions, where the second magnetic region includes at least two ferromagnetic layers that are antiferromagnetically coupled, wherein a coil surrounds the memory chip for creating a magnetic offset field. Further, a method of writing to an MRAM chip includes bringing the memory cells into an active state exhibiting a reduced switching field before writing thereto and bringing the memory cells into a passive state exhibiting enlarged switching field after writing thereto.
摘要:
An apparatus comprising a magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) and a method of forming the same. The apparatus includes a memory circuit comprising an MRAM cell, and a charge pump circuit electrically coupled to the memory circuit wherein the memory circuit and at least a first portion of the charge pump circuit are fabricated on a single semiconductor chip. The charge pump circuit further includes a second portion comprising at least one capacitor external to the semiconductor chip. The second portion of the charge pump circuit may be packaged in a chip package or external to the chip package.
摘要:
An apparatus comprising a magnetically shielded MRAM chip and a method of manufacturing the same. The apparatus includes an MRAM module and a protective cover. The MRAM module includes a circuit board and a memory chip attached to the circuit board, the memory chip containing magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) cells. The protective cover includes a magnetic shielding material and at least partially encloses the memory chip. In another embodiment, the protective cover shields the memory chip without shielding at least a portion of the circuit board.
摘要:
An MRAM memory chip includes a plurality of magnetoresistive memory cells each including a magnetic tunnel junction having first (fixed) and second (free) magnetic regions, where the second magnetic region includes at least two ferromagnetic layers that are antiferromagnetically coupled, wherein a coil surrounds the memory chip for creating a magnetic offset field. Further, a method of writing to an MRAM chip includes bringing the memory cells into an active state exhibiting a reduced switching field before writing thereto and bringing the memory cells into a passive state exhibiting enlarged switching field after writing thereto.
摘要:
A magnetic memory is disclosed. In one embodiment, the magnetic memory array includes a plurality of cell columns and a pair of reference cell columns, including a first reference cell column and a second reference cell column. A comparator is provided with a first and a second input terminal. A switching circuit is configured to connect each of the cell columns to the first input terminal and the pair of reference cell columns coupled in parallel to the second input terminal, and configured to connect the first reference cell column to the first input terminal and the second reference cell column to the second input terminal.
摘要:
Method and device for computer-aided prediction of intended movements from neuronal signals of a brain, wherein the neuronal signals are each associated in the brain with intended movements, wherein neuronal signals are recorded and the most probable movements are determined from these, specifically using a predetermined model in which a recorded neuronal signal and a determined movement are assigned to each other, and, for the probability with which a recorded neuronal signal corresponds to a respective predetermined movement, a predetermined distribution is assumed that is defined by specific characteristic values, wherein an adaptation of the neuronal signal is included in the predetermined model.
摘要:
A magnetic memory cell and method of manufacturing thereof, wherein the angle between the shape anisotropy axis and the intrinsic anisotropy axis of the magnetic material layer is optimized to minimize fluctuations in the switching field. The angle between shape anisotropy axis and intrinsic anisotropy axis is preferably between 45 and less than 90 degrees. Magnetic layers may be used having increased thickness, resulting in increased activation energy. Magnetic memory cells may be manufactured that are more stable for long term storage and have improved write margins.
摘要:
A magnetoresistive memory cell includes a magnetic tunnel junction including first (fixed) and second (free) magnetic regions, where the second magnetic region includes at least two ferromagnetic layers being antiferromagnetically coupled. The magnetoresistive memory cell further includes a switchable ferromagnetic offset field layer being provided with a free magnetic moment vector that is freely switchable between the same and opposite directions with respect to the fixed magnetic moment vector of the first magnetic region. A method of switching a magnetoresistive memory cell includes adiabatic rotational switching, where the memory cell is brought in an active state exhibiting reduced switching fields before its switching and is brought in a passive state exhibiting enlarged switching fields after its switching.
摘要:
A reference current source for a magnetic memory device is preferably configured with magnetic tunnel junction cells and includes more than four reference magnetic memory cells to improve reliability of the magnetic memory device and to reduce sensitivity at a device level to individual cell failures. The reference current source includes a large number of magnetic memory cells coupled in an array, and a current source provides a reference current dependent on the array resistance. In another embodiment a large number of magnetic memory cells are coupled to current sources that are summed and scaled to produce a reference current source. A current comparator senses the unknown state of a magnetic memory cell. In a further embodiment, an array of magnetic memory cells is configured to provide a non-volatile, adjustable resistance. In a further embodiment, the array of magnetic memory cells is configured with a tap to provide a non-volatile, adjustable potentiometer.