Single Nanomagnet Spintronics Memory Device
- Summary
- Researchers at Purdue University have developed a simplified spintronics memory device comprising a single free-layer nanomagnet structure. The magnetic orientation of the nanomagnet is controlled and sensed by charge currents flowing through a channel with spin momentum locking (SML) upon which the nanomagnet is fabricated. This technology offers new materials selection to optimize the writing and readout processes. This simplification allows for further downsizing of spintronic memories to unprecedented levels.
- Technology Benefits
- Circumvents limitations of magnetic tunnel junctions Uses a single free-layer structure Optimizes the writing and readout processes Downsizing of spintronic memories to unprecedented levels
- Technology Application
- Semiconductor based memory technologies Magnetic random access memory
- Detailed Technology Description
- Ernesto MarineroPurdue Materials EngineeringPurdue Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Countries
- United States
- Application No.
- None
- *Abstract
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- *Background
- Semiconductor based memory technologies such as SRAM, DRAM, and Flash are nearing their fundamental limit. Magnetic random access memory (MRAM) is a viable replacement due to its virtually unlimited endurance and lower write time. Various MRAM architectures use a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) as the memory element and rely on high tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) for reading operation. Process variation induces large variation of TMR and reliability issues create challenges in realizing high bit density MRAM arrays. Given these challenges in producing MRAM, there is a need for improvements in the field.
- *IP Issue Date
- None
- *IP Type
- Provisional
- *Stage of Development
- Proof of concept
- *Web Links
- Purdue Office of Technology CommercializationPurdueInnovation and EntrepreneurshipErnesto MarineroPurdue Materials EngineeringPurdue Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Country/Region
- USA
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