Methods of operating magnetic random access memory devices...

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2005-10-31

2008-05-13

Phan, Trong (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Systems using particular element

Magnetoresistive

C365S171000, C365S173000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07372722

ABSTRACT:
Methods may be provided for operating a magnetic random access memory (MRAM device including a magnetic tunnel junction structure and a heat generating layer. More particularly, a write current may be provided through the magnetic tunnel junction structure and through the heat generating layer, and the write current may have a magnitude sufficient to change a program state of the magnetic tunnel junction structure. Related devices are also discussed.

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