摘要:
A magnetic random access memory with tape read line, fabricating method and circuit thereof is provided. The memory is composed of a top write line, a bottom write line which is vertical to the top write line, a MTJ formed on the bottom write line, a spacer formed around the MTJ, and a tape read line formed on the MTJ. The fabricating steps involves forming a bottom write line, forming a MTJ on the bottom write, and forming a tape read line on the MTJ sequentially. In the circuit, the tape read line is either parallel to or vertical to the top write line.
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:
A method for writing a memory cell of a magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) device includes, sequentially, providing a first magnetic field in a first direction, providing a second magnetic field in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, turning off the first magnetic field, providing a third magnetic field in a third direction opposite to the first direction, turning off the second magnetic field, and turning off the third magnetic field. A method for switching magnetic moments in an MRAM memory cell includes providing a magnetic field in a direction forming a blunt angle with a direction of a bias magnetic field. A method for reading an MRAM device includes partially switching magnetic moments in a reference memory cell to generate a reference current; measuring a read current through a memory cell to be read; and comparing the read current with the reference current.
摘要:
A magnetic memory array. A first bit line provides a first writing magnetic field to a magnetic memory cell. A second bit line provides a second writing magnetic field to a reference magnetic memory cell. A word line provides a third writing magnetic field to the magnetic memory cell and a fourth writing magnetic field to the reference magnetic memory cell. The third writing magnetic field exceeds the fourth writing magnetic field.
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:
An Spin Dependent Tumelina SDT read sensor includes a first ferromagnetic (FM) layer and a second FM layer separated by an insulating layer. The first FM layer and second FM layer are substantially electrically isolated from each other. Specifically, the sidewalls of the SDT read sensor are substantially free of electrical paths between the first FM layer and the second FM layer. Also, a surface of the second FM layer that is substantially parallel to the air bearing surface, is recessed from the air bearing surface. A method for forming an SDT read sensor includes depositing a first FM material layer, depositing an intermediate insulation material layer over the first FM material layer, and then depositing a second FM material layer over the intermediate insulation material layer. The second FM material layer and the intermediate insulation material layer are etched, with the etching being stopped before the etching etches the first FM material layer.
摘要:
A magnetoresistive head having improved overwrite performance and a small trackwidth. The magnetoresistive head having a magnetic yoke formed of first and second poles joined at a back gap region and having an opposite write gap region. A pedestal with a top portion constructed of a high saturation moment material is provided on the first pole, limited to the write gap region and spaced from the read element so as to prevent popcorn noise in read sensor. The high moment pedestal is raised above surrounding structure causing the second pole to define a very low apex angle in the write gap region.
摘要:
A method of manufacturing a thin film merged magnetic head including an inductive write structure and a magnetoresistive sensor uses a patterned protection layer to protect a second shield/bottom pole layer in regions spaced from the pole tip of the inductive write structure. A window is provided in the protection layer. During manufacture, the configuration comprises a first shield layer, a magnetoresistive element, a second shield layer serving as a bottom pole, a protection layer, a protection window, a write gap, a top pole, and a pole tip structure. The use of a protection layer and window results in the formation of channels in the second shield layer adjacent to a pedestal that supports the inductive write structure. The channels prevent magnetic flux from extending toward the second shield layer beyond the width of the pole tip structure. This structure reduces side writing with a consequent improvement in off-track performance. The width of the second shield layer allows the magnetoresistive element to be shielded.
摘要:
A method for writing a memory cell of a magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) device includes, sequentially, providing a first magnetic field in a first direction, providing a second magnetic field in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, turning off the first magnetic field, providing a third magnetic field in a third direction opposite to the first direction, turning off the second magnetic field, and turning off the third magnetic field. A method for switching magnetic moments in an MRAM memory cell includes providing a magnetic field in a direction forming a blunt angle with a direction of a bias magnetic field. A method for reading an MRAM device includes partially switching magnetic moments in a reference memory cell to generate a reference current; measuring a read current through a memory cell to be read; and comparing the read current with the reference current.
摘要:
A magnetic memory array. A first bit line provides a first writing magnetic field to a magnetic memory cell. A second bit line provides a second writing magnetic field to a reference magnetic memory cell. A word line provides a third writing magnetic field to the magnetic memory cell and a fourth writing magnetic field to the reference magnetic memory cell. The third writing magnetic field exceeds the fourth writing magnetic field.