Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Responsive to non-electrical signal – Magnetic field
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-24
2006-10-24
Huynh, Andy (Department: 2818)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Responsive to non-electrical signal
Magnetic field
C257S421000, C257SE27005, C257SE43001
Reexamination Certificate
active
07126202
ABSTRACT:
A method and system for providing a magnetic element is disclosed. The magnetic element include providing a pinned layer, a spacer layer, and a free layer. The method and system also include providing a heat assisted switching layer and a spin scattering layer between the free layer and the heat assisted switching layer. The spin scattering layer is configured to more strongly scatter majority electrons than minority electrons. The heat assisted switching layer is for improving a thermal stability of the free layer when the free layer is not being switched. Moreover, the magnetic element is configured to allow the free layer to be switched due to spin transfer when a write current is passed through the magnetic element.
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Huai Yiming
Pakala Mahendra
Grandis Inc.
Sawyer Law Group LLP
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