Static information storage and retrieval – Systems using particular element – Magnetoresistive
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-30
2008-09-30
Elms, Richard T. (Department: 2824)
Static information storage and retrieval
Systems using particular element
Magnetoresistive
C365S171000, C365S173000, C365S055000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11318337
ABSTRACT:
Magnetic multilayer structures, such as magnetic or magnetoresistive tunnel junctions (MTJs) and spin valves, having one or more spin diffusion layers to diffuse the electron spins outside the MTJ or spin valve structure to reduce the spin transfer switching current for switching the free layer.
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Chen Eugene Youjun
Diao Zhitao
Huai Yiming
Panchula Alex
Wang Lien-Chang
Elms Richard T.
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Grandis Inc.
Yang Han
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