摘要:
In one example, an MRAM memory array includes a plurality of word lines, a plurality of bit lines crossing the word lines, and a plurality of first and second diodes, and magnetic tunnel junction memories. Each first diode includes a cathode, and an anode coupled to each bit line. Each second diode includes an anode, and a cathode coupled to each word line. The magnetic tunnel junction memories include a pinned layer, a free layer, and a non-magnetic layer. The non-magnetic layer is located between the pinned layer and the free layer. Each diode is positioned at crossing points of the bit lines and the word lines and connected between the first diode at the corresponding crossing bit line and the second diode at the corresponding crossing word line.
摘要:
A method of manufacturing a memory device is provided. The method includes forming an electrode over a substrate. The method also includes forming an opening in the electrode to provide a tapered electrode contact surface proximate the opening. The method further includes forming a phase change feature over the electrode and on the tapered electrode contact surface.
摘要:
A magnetic random access memory (MRAM) cell that includes an MRAM stack and a conductive line for carrying write current associated with the MRAM cell. The conductive line is oriented in a direction that is angularly offset from an easy axis of the MRAM stack by an acute angle, such as about 45 degrees.
摘要:
A method and system is disclosed for concentrating high energy particles on a predetermined area on a target semiconductor substrate. A high energy source for generating a predetermined amount of high energy particles, and an electro-magnetic radiation source for generating low energy beams are used together. The system also uses a mask set having at least one mask with at least one alignment area and at least one mask target area thereon, the mask target area passing more high energy particles then any other area of the mask. At least one protection shield is incorporated in the system for protecting the alignment area from being exposed to the high energy particles, wherein the mask is aligned with the predetermined target semiconductor substrate by passing the low energy beams through the alignment area, wherein the high energy particles generated by the high energy source pass through the mask target area to land on the predetermined area on the target semiconductor substrate.
摘要:
A capacitor for use within a microelectronic product employs a first capacitor plate layer that includes a first series of horizontally separated and interconnected tines. A capacitor dielectric layer separates the first capacitor plate layer from a second capacitor plate layer. The second capacitor plate layer includes a second series of horizontally separated and interconnected tines horizontally interdigitated with the first series of horizontally separated and interconnected tines. The capacitor is formed employing a self-aligned method and the capacitor dielectric layer is formed in a serpentine shape.
摘要:
A non-destructive technique and related array for writing and reading magnetic memory cells, including sampling a first signal of a selected read line corresponding to select memory cells, applying a magnetic field to the select memory cells, sampling a second signal of the selected read line, and comparing the first and second signals to determine a logic state of the select memory cells.
摘要:
A phase change memory device and a method of forming the same are provided. The phase change memory device includes a conducting electrode in a dielectric layer, a bottom electrode over the conducting electrode, a phase change layer over the bottom electrode, and a top electrode over the phase change layer. The phase change memory device may further include a heat sink layer between the phase change layer and the top electrode. The resistivities of the bottom electrode and the top electrode are preferably greater than the resistivity of the phase change material in the crystalline state.
摘要:
A non-destructive technique and related array for writing and reading magnetic memory cells, including sampling a first signal of a selected read line corresponding to select memory cells, applying a magnetic field to the select memory cells, sampling a second signal of the selected read line, and comparing the first and second signals to determine a logic state of the select memory cells.
摘要:
In one example, an MRAM memory array includes a plurality of word lines, a plurality of bit lines crossing the word lines, and a plurality of first and second diodes, and magnetic tunnel junction memories. Each first diode includes a cathode, and an anode coupled to each bit line. Each second diode includes an anode, and a cathode coupled to each word line. The magnetic tunnel junction memories include a pinned layer, a free layer, and a non-magnetic layer. The non-magnetic layer is located between the pinned layer and the free layer. Each diode is positioned at crossing points of the bit lines and the word lines and connected between the first diode at the corresponding crossing bit line and the second diode at the corresponding crossing word line.
摘要:
A phase change memory structure and method for forming the same, the method including providing a substrate comprising a conductive area; forming a spacer having a partially exposed sidewall region at an upper portion of the spacer defining a phase change memory element contact area; and, wherein the spacer bottom portion partially overlaps the conductive area. Both these two methods can reduce active area of a phase change memory element, therefore, reducing a required phase changing electrical current.