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公开(公告)号:US08675401B2
公开(公告)日:2014-03-18
申请号:US13847135
申请日:2013-03-19
Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC
Inventor: Hai Li , Yiran Chen , Hongyue Liu , Kang Yong Kim , Dimitar V. Dimitrov , Henry F. Huang
IPC: G11C11/00
CPC classification number: G11C11/1673 , G11C7/06 , G11C7/065 , G11C29/02 , G11C29/021 , G11C29/028 , G11C2029/5006 , Y10S977/933
Abstract: A spin-transfer torque memory apparatus and self-reference read schemes are described. One method of self-reference reading a spin-transfer torque memory unit includes applying a first read current through a magnetic tunnel junction data cell and forming a first bit line read voltage. Then applying a low resistance state polarized write current through the magnetic tunnel junction data cell, forming a low second resistance state magnetic tunnel junction data cell. A second read current is applied through the low second resistance state magnetic tunnel junction data cell to forming a second bit line read voltage. The method also includes comparing the first bit line read voltage with the second bit line read voltage to determine whether the first resistance state of the magnetic tunnel junction data cell was a high resistance state or low resistance state.
Abstract translation: 描述了自旋转移力矩存储装置和自参考读取方案。 读取自旋转移转矩存储单元的一种自参考方法包括:通过磁性隧道结数据单元施加第一读取电流并形成第一位线读取电压。 然后通过磁性隧道结数据单元施加低电阻状态的极化写入电流,形成低的第二电阻状态磁隧道结数据单元。 第二读取电流通过低的第二电阻状态磁隧道结数据单元施加以形成第二位线读取电压。 该方法还包括将第一位线读取电压与第二位线读取电压进行比较,以确定磁性隧道结数据单元的第一电阻状态是高电阻状态还是低电阻状态。
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公开(公告)号:US20140015075A1
公开(公告)日:2014-01-16
申请号:US13966361
申请日:2013-08-14
Applicant: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC
Inventor: Yong Lu , Hongyue Liu , Zheng Gao , Insik Jin , Dimitar V. Dimitrov
IPC: H01L43/02
CPC classification number: H01L43/02 , G11C11/161 , G11C11/1657 , G11C11/1659 , G11C11/1673 , G11C11/1675 , H01L27/228 , H01L43/08
Abstract: Magnetic memory having separate read and write paths is disclosed. The magnetic memory unit includes a ferromagnetic strip having a first end portion with a first magnetization orientation, an opposing second end portion with a second magnetization orientation, and a middle portion between the first end portion and the second end portion, the middle portion having a free magnetization orientation. The first magnetization orientation opposes the second magnetization orientation. A tunneling barrier separates a magnetic reference layer from the middle portion forming a magnetic tunnel junction. A bit line is electrically coupled to the second end portion. A source line is electrically coupled to the first end portion and a read line is electrically coupled to the magnetic tunnel junction.
Abstract translation: 公开了具有分离的读和写路径的磁存储器。 磁存储器单元包括具有第一磁化取向的第一端部,具有第二磁化取向的相对的第二端部和第一端部与第二端部之间的中间部分的铁磁条,所述中间部分具有 自由磁化方向。 第一磁化取向与第二磁化取向相反。 隧道势垒将磁性参考层与形成磁性隧道结的中间部分分开。 位线电耦合到第二端部。 源极线电耦合到第一端部,并且读取线电耦合到磁性隧道结。
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公开(公告)号:US20130188419A1
公开(公告)日:2013-07-25
申请号:US13785525
申请日:2013-03-05
Applicant: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC
Inventor: Haiwen Xi , Hongyue Liu , Michael Xuefei Tang , Antoine Khoueir , Song S. Xue
IPC: G11C11/16
CPC classification number: G11C11/161 , G11C11/1655 , G11C11/1657 , G11C11/1659 , G11C11/1673 , G11C11/1675
Abstract: A memory unit includes a giant magnetoresistance cell electrically coupled between a write bit line and a write source line. The giant magnetoresistance cell includes a free magnetic layer. A magnetic tunnel junction data cell is electrically coupled between a read bit line and a read source line. The magnetic tunnel junction data cell includes the free magnetic layer. A write current passes through the giant magnetoresistance cell to switche the giant magnetoresistance cell between a high resistance state and a low resistance state. The magnetic tunnel junction data cell is configured to switch between a high resistance state and a low resistance state by magnetostatic coupling with the giant magnetoresistance cell, and be read by a read current passing though the magnetic tunnel junction data cell.
Abstract translation: 存储单元包括电耦合在写位线和写入源线之间的巨磁电阻单元。 巨磁电阻单元包括自由磁性层。 磁性隧道结数据单元电耦合在读取位线和读取源极线之间。 磁性隧道结数据单元包括自由磁性层。 写入电流通过巨磁电阻单元,以在高电阻状态和低电阻状态之间切换巨磁电阻单元。 磁隧道结数据单元被配置为通过与巨磁电阻单元的静磁耦合在高电阻状态和低电阻状态之间切换,并且通过通过磁性隧道结数据单元的读取电流来读取。
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公开(公告)号:US08681541B2
公开(公告)日:2014-03-25
申请号:US13966361
申请日:2013-08-14
Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC
Inventor: Yong Lu , Hongyue Liu , Zheng Gao , Insik Jin , Dimitar V. Dimitrov
IPC: G11C11/14
CPC classification number: H01L43/02 , G11C11/161 , G11C11/1657 , G11C11/1659 , G11C11/1673 , G11C11/1675 , H01L27/228 , H01L43/08
Abstract: Magnetic memory having separate read and write paths is disclosed. The magnetic memory unit includes a ferromagnetic strip having a first end portion with a first magnetization orientation, an opposing second end portion with a second magnetization orientation, and a middle portion between the first end portion and the second end portion, the middle portion having a free magnetization orientation. The first magnetization orientation opposes the second magnetization orientation. A tunneling barrier separates a magnetic reference layer from the middle portion forming a magnetic tunnel junction. A bit line is electrically coupled to the second end portion. A source line is electrically coupled to the first end portion and a read line is electrically coupled to the magnetic tunnel junction.
Abstract translation: 公开了具有分离的读和写路径的磁存储器。 磁存储器单元包括具有第一磁化取向的第一端部,具有第二磁化取向的相对的第二端部和第一端部与第二端部之间的中间部分的铁磁条,所述中间部分具有 自由磁化方向。 第一磁化取向与第二磁化取向相反。 隧道势垒将磁性参考层与形成磁性隧道结的中间部分分开。 位线电耦合到第二端部。 源极线电耦合到第一端部,并且读取线电耦合到磁性隧道结。
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公开(公告)号:US20130188420A1
公开(公告)日:2013-07-25
申请号:US13788695
申请日:2013-03-07
Applicant: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC
Inventor: Yiran Chen , Hai Li , Hongyue Liu , Ran Wang , Dimitar V. Dimitrov
IPC: G11C11/16
CPC classification number: G11C11/1673 , G11C11/1693
Abstract: A non-destructive self-reference spin-transfer torque memory unit is disclosed.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种非破坏性的自参考自旋转移转矩存储单元。
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公开(公告)号:US08711608B2
公开(公告)日:2014-04-29
申请号:US13785525
申请日:2013-03-05
Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC
Inventor: Haiwen Xi , Hongyue Liu , Michael Xuefei Tang , Antoine Khoueir , Song S. Xue
IPC: G11C11/00
CPC classification number: G11C11/161 , G11C11/1655 , G11C11/1657 , G11C11/1659 , G11C11/1673 , G11C11/1675
Abstract: A memory unit includes a giant magnetoresistance cell electrically coupled between a write bit line and a write source line. The giant magnetoresistance cell includes a free magnetic layer. A magnetic tunnel junction data cell is electrically coupled between a read bit line and a read source line. The magnetic tunnel junction data cell includes the free magnetic layer. A write current passes through the giant magnetoresistance cell to switch the giant magnetoresistance cell between a high resistance state and a low resistance state. The magnetic tunnel junction data cell is configured to switch between a high resistance state and a low resistance state by magnetostatic coupling with the giant magnetoresistance cell, and be read by a read current passing though the magnetic tunnel junction data cell.
Abstract translation: 存储单元包括电耦合在写位线和写入源线之间的巨磁电阻单元。 巨磁电阻单元包括自由磁性层。 磁性隧道结数据单元电耦合在读取位线和读取源极线之间。 磁性隧道结数据单元包括自由磁性层。 写入电流通过巨磁电阻单元,以将巨磁阻单元切换到高电阻状态和低电阻状态之间。 磁隧道结数据单元被配置为通过与巨磁电阻单元的静磁耦合在高电阻状态和低电阻状态之间切换,并且通过通过磁性隧道结数据单元的读取电流来读取。
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公开(公告)号:US20130215674A1
公开(公告)日:2013-08-22
申请号:US13847135
申请日:2013-03-19
Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC
Inventor: Hai Li , Yiran Chen , Hongyue Liu , Kang Yong Kim , Dimitar V. Dimitrov , Henry F. Huang
IPC: G11C11/16
CPC classification number: G11C11/1673 , G11C7/06 , G11C7/065 , G11C29/02 , G11C29/021 , G11C29/028 , G11C2029/5006 , Y10S977/933
Abstract: A spin-transfer torque memory apparatus and self-reference read schemes are described. One method of self-reference reading a spin-transfer torque memory unit includes applying a first read current through a magnetic tunnel junction data cell and forming a first bit line read voltage. Then applying a low resistance state polarized write current through the magnetic tunnel junction data cell, forming a low second resistance state magnetic tunnel junction data cell. A second read current is applied through the low second resistance state magnetic tunnel junction data cell to forming a second bit line read voltage. The method also includes comparing the first bit line read voltage with the second bit line read voltage to determine whether the first resistance state of the magnetic tunnel junction data cell was a high resistance state or low resistance state.
Abstract translation: 描述了自旋转移力矩存储装置和自参考读取方案。 读取自旋转移转矩存储单元的一种自参考方法包括:通过磁性隧道结数据单元施加第一读取电流并形成第一位线读取电压。 然后通过磁性隧道结数据单元施加低电阻状态的极化写入电流,形成低的第二电阻状态磁隧道结数据单元。 第二读取电流通过低的第二电阻状态磁隧道结数据单元施加以形成第二位线读取电压。 该方法还包括将第一位线读取电压与第二位线读取电压进行比较,以确定磁性隧道结数据单元的第一电阻状态是高电阻状态还是低电阻状态。
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