摘要:
A memory includes an underlying layer of a ferromagnetic body, a first nonmagnetic layer on the underlying layer, a data memorizing layer laid on the first nonmagnetic layer and made of a ferromagnetic body having perpendicular magnetic anisotropy, a reference layer coupled through a second nonmagnetic layer with the data memorizing layer, and first and second magnetization fixed layers laid underneath the underlying layer to come into contact with the underlying layer. The data memorizing layer includes a magnetization liberalized region having reversible magnetization, and overlapping with the reference layer, a first magnetization fixed region coupled with an end of the magnetization liberalized region, and having a magnetization direction fixed to +z direction by the first magnetization fixed layer, and a second magnetization fixed region coupled with a different end of the magnetization liberalized region, and having a magnetization direction fixed to −z direction by the second magnetization fixed layer.
摘要:
A magnetic memory includes: a magnetization fixed layer having perpendicular magnetic anisotropy, a magnetization direction of the magnetization fixed layer being fixed; an interlayer dielectric; an underlayer formed on upper faces of the magnetization fixed layer and the interlayer dielectric; and a data recording layer formed on an upper face of the underlayer and having perpendicular magnetic anisotropy. The underlayer includes: a first magnetic underlayer; and a non-magnetic underlayer formed on the first magnetic underlayer. The first magnetic underlayer is formed with such a thickness that the first magnetic underlayer does not exhibit in-plane magnetic anisotropy in a portion of the first magnetic underlayer formed on the interlayer dielectric.
摘要:
A magnetic memory includes: a magnetization fixed layer having perpendicular magnetic anisotropy, a magnetization direction of the magnetization fixed layer being fixed; an interlayer dielectric; an underlayer formed on upper faces of the magnetization fixed layer and the interlayer dielectric; and a data recording layer formed on an upper face of the underlayer and having perpendicular magnetic anisotropy. The underlayer includes: a first magnetic underlayer; and a non-magnetic underlayer formed on the first magnetic underlayer. The first magnetic underlayer is formed with such a thickness that the first magnetic underlayer does not exhibit in-plane magnetic anisotropy in a portion of the first magnetic underlayer formed on the interlayer dielectric.
摘要:
The present invention to provide a new technique to reduce a variation in switching field of a magnetization free layer in a magnetic memory. The magnetic memory according to the present invention includes a magnetization free layer including a ferromagnetic layer having a shape magnetic anisotropy in a first direction and a magnetic strain constant is positive; and a stress inducing structure configured to apply a tensile stress to said magnetization free layer in a same direction as the first direction.
摘要:
A magnetic memory includes a substrate, a lower portion structure of a magnetic element, an upper portion structure of the magnetic element, and a sidewall insulating film. The lower portion structure of the magnetic element is a portion of the magnetic element provided on the upside of the substrate. The upper portion structure of the magnetic element is a remaining portion of the magnetic element provided on the upside of the lower portion structure of the magnetic element. The sidewall insulating film is provided to surround the upper portion structure of the magnetic element and is formed of an insulating material. That is, the lower portion structure of the magnetic element is formed from one layer or a plurality of layers on a side close to the substrate, among a plurality of laminated films of the magnetic element provided on the upside of the substrate. The upper portion structure of the magnetic element is formed from layers other than the lower portion structure of the magnetic element among the plurality of laminated films of the magnetic element. Also, the side of the upper portion structure of the magnetic element is electrically insulated from other portions by the sidewall insulating film. That is, it is possible to avoid a short-circuit.
摘要:
The present invention to provide a new technique to reduce a variation in switching field of a magnetization free layer in a magnetic memory. The magnetic memory according to the present invention includes a magnetization free layer including a ferromagnetic layer having a shape magnetic anisotropy in a first direction and a magnetic strain constant is positive; and a stress inducing structure configured to apply a tensile stress to said magnetization free layer in a same direction as the first direction.
摘要:
A magnetic memory according to the present invention comprises: a single magnetic memory cell having at least first to third magnetic layers, a first tunnel insulating layer between the first and second magnetic layers and a second tunnel insulating layer between the second and third magnetic layers. The resistance between the first and third magnetic layers when magnetization of the first and second magnetic layers are in opposite directions is different from the resistance between the second and third magnetic layers when magnetization of the second and third magnetic layers are in opposite directions. Multiple data are therefore stored into the memory cell.
摘要:
A magnetic memory according to the present invention comprises: a single magnetic memory cell having at least first to third magnetic layers, a first tunnel insulating layer between the first and second magnetic layers and a second tunnel insulating layer between the second and third magnetic layers. The resistance between the first and third magnetic layers when magnetization of the first and second magnetic layers are in opposite directions is different from the resistance between the second and third magnetic layers when magnetization of the second and third magnetic layers are in opposite directions. Multiple data are therefore stored into the memory cell.
摘要:
A magnetic disk drive for recording and reproducing data out of a magnetic disk with a magnetoresisive (MR) head contacting the disk is disclosed. When the MR device is spaced from the surface of the medium by a recess of less than 15 nm inclusive, the surface of the medium is provided with a sheet resistance of less than 5 &OHgr;/cm2 inclusive. When the sheet resistance is greater than 5 &OHgr;/cm2, the recess is selected to be 16 nm or above. To enhance a frequency characteristic, the surface of the disk is provided with an undulation period of greater than 2 &mgr;m inclusive in the direction of movement of a head and a surface roughness of less than 1 nm inclusive. With this configuration, the disk drive obviates electrical faults ascribable to the sliding contact of the head and disk.