Multi-free layer MTJ and multi-terminal read circuit with concurrent and differential sensing
A multi-free layer magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) cell includes a bottom electrode layer, an anti-ferromagnetic layer on the bottom electrode layer, a fixed magnetization layer on the anti-ferromagnetic layer and a barrier layer on the fixed magnetization layer. A first free magnetization layer is on a first area of the barrier layer, and a capping layer is on the first free magnetization layer. A free magnetization layer is on a second area of the barrier layer, laterally displaced from the first area, and a capping layer is on the second free magnetization layer. Optionally current switches establish a read current path including the first free magnetization layer concurrent with not establishing a read current path including the second free magnetization layer. Optionally current switches establishing a read current path including the first and second free magnetization layer.
QUALCOMM Incorporated
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Raghu Sagar Wenqing Kendrick H. Xiaochun Jung Pill Seung H. Xia
Madala Wu Yuen Zhu Kim Kang Li