摘要:
A magnetic random access memory with lower switching field is provided. The memory includes a first antiferromagnetic layer, a pinned layer formed on the first antiferromagnetic layer, a tunnel barrier layer formed on the pinned layer, a ferromagnetic free layer formed on the tunnel barrier layer, and a multi-layered metal layer. The multi-layered metal layer is formed by at least one metal layer, where the direction of the anisotropy axis of the antiferromagnetic layer and the ferromagnetic layer and that of the ferromagnetic free layer are arranged orthogonally. The provided memory has the advantage of lowering the switching field of the ferromagnetic layer, and further lowering the writing current.
摘要:
A magnetic random access memory with lower switching field through indirect exchange coupling. The memory includes a first antiferromagnetic layer, a pinned layer formed on the first antiferromagnetic layer, a tunnel barrier layer formed on the pinned layer, a ferromagnetic free layer formed on the tunnel barrier layer, a metal layer formed on the ferromagnetic free layer, and a second antiferromagnetic layer formed on the metal layer. The anisotropy axis of the second antiferromagnetic layer and the ferromagnetic layer and that of the ferromagnetic free layer are arranged in parallel. The net magnetic moment of the antiferromagnetic layer interface between the second antiferromagnetic layer and the metal layer is close to zero. The memory has the advantages of lowering the switching field of the ferromagnetic layer and lowering the writing current.
摘要:
A magnetic random access memory with lower switching field is provided. The memory includes a first antiferromagnetic layer, a pinned layer formed on the first antiferromagnetic layer, a tunnel barrier layer formed on the pinned layer, a ferromagnetic free layer formed on the tunnel barrier layer, and a multi-layered metal layer. The multi-layered metal layer is formed by at least one metal layer, where the direction of the anisotropy axis of the antiferromagnetic layer and the ferromagnetic layer and that of the ferromagnetic free layer are arranged orthogonally. The provided memory has the advantage of lowering the switching field of the ferromagnetic layer, and further lowering the writing current.
摘要:
A method or forming a wrapped-around shielded perpendicular magnetic recording writer pole is disclosed. A structure comprising a leading shield layer and an intermediate layer disposed over the leading shield layer is provided, the intermediate layer comprising a pole material and a dielectric material. A trench is formed in the dielectric material. A non-magnetic layer in the trench is removed via an ion beam etching process. A seed layer is deposited in the trench and over the pole material. A magnetic material comprising a side shield layer is deposited on at least a portion of the seed layer.
摘要:
A method is provided for fabricating a read element with leads that overlay a top surface of a sensor of the read element. The method includes forming a mask over a sensor layer, then using the mask to define the sensor from the sensor layer. The mask is then narrowed and a lead layer is formed that overlays both ends of the top surface of the sensor without covering a center portion of the top surface.
摘要:
A method and system for providing a magnetic memory is described. The magnetic memory includes magnetic storage cells in an array, bit lines, and source lines. Each magnetic storage cell includes at least one magnetic element. The magnetic element(s) are programmable by write currents driven through the magnetic element(s). Each magnetic element has free and pinned layer(s) and a dominant spacer. The magnetic memory is configured such that either the read current(s) flow from the free layer(s) to the dominant spacer if the maximum low resistance state read current divided by the minimum low resistance state write current is greater than the maximum high resistance state read current divided by the minimum high resistance state write current or the read current(s) flow from the dominant spacer to the free layer(s) if the maximum low resistance state read current divided by the minimum low resistance state write current is less than the maximum high resistance state read current divided by the minimum high resistance state write current.
摘要:
A method and system for providing and using a magnetic storage cell and magnetic memory is described. The method and system include providing a magnetic element and providing a selection device. The magnetic element is programmable to a first state by a first write current driven through the magnetic element in a first direction and to a second state by a second write current driven through the magnetic element in a second direction. The selection device is connected with the magnetic element. The selection device includes a gate having an aperture therein. The selection device is configured such that the first write current and second write current are provided to the magnetic element across the aperture.
摘要:
A method and system for providing a magnetic memory is included. The method and system include providing at least one magnetic storage cell and at least one dummy resistor coupled with the at least one magnetic storage cell at least for a write operation of the at least one magnetic storage cell. Each of the at least one magnetic storage cell includes a magnetic element and a selection device coupled with the magnetic element. The magnetic element being programmed by a first write current driven through the magnetic element in a first direction and a second write current driven through the magnetic element in a second direction. The selection device is configured to be coupled between the magnetic element and the at least one dummy resistor.
摘要:
The present invention provides an improved current perpendicular to the plane thin film read head device and method of fabrication. With the present invention, the lower lead is formed to inhibit accumulation of redeposited lead material on CPP sensor element side walls during CPP sensor formation. In the preferred embodiment, the upper portion of the lower lead, which normally is etched during sensor element formation, is formed of a low sputter yield material to reduce redeposition flux to the sensor side walls. It is also preferred to form the upper portion of a material that also has a low value for the ratio of its sputter yield at the lead milling angle-to-its sputter yield at the side wall milling angle to inhibit redeposition accumulation on the side wall. It is preferred to clad conventional lead material with a low sputter yield ratio, low resistivity material, to inhibit side wall redeposition accumulation while also providing a low resistance lower lead. The underlying lead material may be formed of conventional low resistance lead materials with a cladding of a refractory metal, such as tantalum, titanium, tungsten, molybdenum, zirconium, vanadium, niobium, their alloys, or the like. The improved CPP read head of the present invention may be embodied in a data storage and retrieval apparatus.
摘要:
Magnetic multilayer structures, such as magnetic or magnetoresistive tunnel junctions (MTJs) and spin valves, having one or more spin diffusion layers to diffuse the electron spins outside the MTJ or spin valve structure to reduce the spin transfer switching current for switching the free layer.