Spin-transfer torque oscillator

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2007-02-21

2011-11-22

Chang, Joseph (Department: 2817)

Oscillators

Molecular or particle resonant type

C331S003000

Reexamination Certificate

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08063709

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method of operating a spin-transfer torque structure to generate voltage oscillations, said structure comprising a first layer of magnetic material having a fixed magnetization vector, a spacer of non magnetic material and a second layer of magnetic material having a free magnetization vector. The method includes the application of a current (jop) through said structure and a magnetic field (Hext) in the plane of the second layer. It makes use of a region of bistability and hysteretic behaviour to trigger and stop the voltage oscillations.

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