Spin torque magnetic integrated circuits and devices therefor

Details Spin torque magnetic integrated circuits and devices therefor Spin torque magnetic integrated circuits and devices therefor

2009-12-18

2011-11-22

Lee, Calvin (Department: 2892)

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

Responsive to non-electrical signal

Magnetic field

C365S066000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08063460

ABSTRACT:
Spin torque magnetic integrated circuits and devices therefor are described. A spin torque magnetic integrated circuit includes a first free ferromagnetic layer disposed above a substrate. A non-magnetic layer is disposed above the first free ferromagnetic layer. A plurality of write pillars and a plurality of read pillars are included, each pillar disposed above the non-magnetic layer and including a fixed ferromagnetic layer.

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