Abstract:
A magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) for a magnetic random access memory (MRAM) includes a magnetic free layer having a variable magnetization direction; an iron (Fe) dusting layer formed on the free layer; an insulating tunnel barrier formed on the dusting layer; and a magnetic fixed layer having an invariable magnetization direction, disposed adjacent the tunnel barrier such that the tunnel barrier is located between the free layer and the fixed layer; wherein the free layer and the fixed layer have perpendicular magnetic anisotropy and are magnetically coupled through the tunnel barrier.
Abstract:
Techniques for shielding magnetic memory cells from magnetic fields are presented. In accordance with aspects of the invention, a magnetic storage element is formed with at least one conductive segment electrically coupled to the magnetic storage element. At least a portion of the conductive segment is surrounded with a magnetic liner. The magnetic liner is operative to divert at least a portion of a magnetic field created by a current passing through the conductive segment away from the magnetic storage element.
Abstract:
Techniques for shielding magnetic memory cells from magnetic fields are presented. In accordance with aspects of the invention, a magnetic storage element is formed with at least one conductive segment electrically coupled to the magnetic storage element. At least a portion of the conductive segment is surrounded with a magnetic liner. The magnetic liner is operative to divert at least a portion of a magnetic field created by a current passing through the conductive segment away from the magnetic storage element.