摘要:
Magnetoresistive structures, magnetic random-access memory devices including the same, and methods of manufacturing the magnetoresistive structure, include a first magnetic layer having a magnetization direction that is fixed, a second magnetic layer corresponding to the first magnetic layer, wherein a magnetization direction of the second magnetic layer is changeable, and a magnetoresistance (MR) enhancing layer and an intermediate layer both between the first magnetic layer and the second magnetic layer.
摘要:
Provided is a magnetic memory device. The magnetic memory device includes a first magnetization layer, a tunnel barrier disposed on the first magnetization layer, a second magnetization layer disposed on the tunnel barrier, and a spin current assisting layer disposed on at least a portion of a sidewall of the second magnetization layer.
摘要:
Provided are magnetoresistive elements, memory devices including the same, and an operation methods thereof. A magnetoresistive element may include a free layer, and the free layer may include a plurality of regions (layers) having different properties. The free layer may include a plurality of regions (layers) having different Curie temperatures. The Curie temperature of the free layer may change regionally or gradually away from the pinned layer. The free layer may include a first region having ferromagnetic characteristics at a first temperature and a second region having paramagnetic characteristics at the first temperature. The first region and the second region both may have ferromagnetic characteristics at a second temperature lower than the first temperature. The effective thickness of the free layer may change with temperature.
摘要:
Magnetic memory devices include a magnetoresistive cell including a free layer having a variable magnetization direction and a pinned layer having a fixed magnetization direction, a bit line on the magnetoresistive cell and including a spin Hall effect material layer exhibiting a spin Hall effect and contacting the free layer; and a lower electrode under the magnetoresistive cell. A voltage is applied between the bit line and the lower electrode so that current passes through the magnetoresistive cell.
摘要:
Magnetoresistive structures, memory devices including the same, and methods of manufacturing the magnetoresistive structures and the memory devices, include a plurality of free layers each having a magnetization direction that is changeable, a separation layer covering at least two of the plurality of free layers, and at least one pinned layer opposing the plurality of free layers. The separation layer is between the at least one pinned layer and the plurality of free layers. The at least one pinned layer has a magnetization direction that is fixed.
摘要:
A memory device using a spin hall effect, and methods of manufacturing and operating the memory device, include applying a first operational current to a bit line of the memory device such that a spin current is applied to a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) cell coupled to the bit line due to a material in the bit line, wherein the bit line is electrically connected to a word line via the MTJ cell, and the word line intersects the bit line.
摘要:
Provided is a magnetic memory device. The magnetic memory device includes a first magnetization layer, a tunnel barrier disposed on the first magnetization layer, a second magnetization layer disposed on the tunnel barrier, and a spin current assisting layer disposed on at least a portion of a sidewall of the second magnetization layer.
摘要:
Magnetoresistive elements, and memory devices including the same, include a free layer having a changeable magnetization direction, a pinned layer facing the free layer and having a fixed magnetization direction, and an auxiliary element on a surface of the pinned layer. The auxiliary element has a width smaller than a width of the pinned layer, and a magnetization direction fixed to a direction the same as a direction of the fixed magnetization direction of the pinned layer.
摘要:
Magnetic memory devices including a free magnetic layer having a three-dimensional structure, include a switching device and a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) cell connected thereto. The MTJ cell includes a lower magnetic layer, a tunnel barrier layer, and a free magnetic layer, which are sequentially stacked. A portion of the free magnetic layer protrudes in a direction away from an upper surface of the tunnel barrier layer.