Static information storage and retrieval – Systems using particular element – Magnetoresistive
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-11
2011-12-27
Hur, J. H. (Department: 2824)
Static information storage and retrieval
Systems using particular element
Magnetoresistive
C365S171000, C365S173000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08085582
ABSTRACT:
A magnetic recording device includes: a laminated body including: a first ferromagnetic layer with a magnetization substantially fixed in a first direction; a second ferromagnetic layer with a variable magnetization direction; a first nonmagnetic layer disposed between the first ferromagnetic layer and the second ferromagnetic layer; and a third ferromagnetic layer with a variable magnetization direction. The magnetization direction of the second ferromagnetic layer is determinable in response to the orientation of a current, by allowing electrons spin-polarized by passing a current in a direction generally perpendicular to the film plane of the layers of the laminated body to act on the second ferromagnetic layer, and by allowing a magnetic field generated by precession of the magnetization of the third ferromagnetic layer to act on the second ferromagnetic layer.
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Kikitsu Akira
Morise Hirofumi
Nakamura Shiho
Saida Daisuke
Yanagi Satoshi
Hur J. H.
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.
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