Perpendicular magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) for improved magnetoresistive random-access memory (MRAM) process

YOU Wen-Chun, KC Tu, CY Chang… - US Patent …, 2018 - Google Patents
A method of forming a magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) device including a
perpendicular MTJ (magnetic tunnel junction) is provided. The method includes forming a …

Precessional spin current structure with non-magnetic insertion layer for MRAM

BA Kardasz, MM Pinarbasi - US Patent 10,665,777, 2020 - Google Patents
A magnetoresistive random-access memory (MRAM) is disclosed. MRAM device has a
magnetic tunnel junction stack having a significantly improved performance of the free layer …

Precessional spin current structure with high in-plane magnetization for MRAM

MM Pinarbasi, BA Kardasz - US Patent 10,672,976, 2020 - Google Patents
A magnetoresistive random-access memory (MRAM) is disclosed. MRAM device has a
magnetic tunnel junction stack having a significantly improved performance of the free layer …

Polishing stop layer (s) for processing arrays of semiconductor elements

MM Pinarbasi, JA Hernandez, A Datta… - US Patent …, 2017 - Google Patents
Described embodiments can be used in semiconductor manufacturing and employ materials
with high and low polish rates to help determine a precise polish end point that is consistent …

Techniques for MRAM MTJ top electrode connection

CY Hsu, SC Liu - US Patent 9,818,935, 2017 - Google Patents
Some embodiments relate to an integrated circuit including a magnetoresistive random-
access memory (MRAM) cell. The integrated circuit includes a semiconductor substrate and …

High annealing temperature perpendicular magnetic anisotropy structure for magnetic random access memory

BA Kardasz, MM Pinarbasi, JA Hernandez - US Patent 10,468,590, 2019 - Google Patents
A perpendicular synthetic antiferromagnetic (pSAF) structure and method of making such a
structure is disclosed. The pSAF structure can be a first high perpendicular Magnetic …

Magnetic random access memory

T Kajiyama - US Patent 9,000,545, 2015 - Google Patents
BACKGROUND In recent years, a magnetic random access memory (MRAM) has been
expected as a nonvolatile RAM alternative to a DRAM+ NOR flash memory. In the current …

Precessional spin current structure for MRAM

MM Pinarbasi, M Tzoufras, BA Kardasz - US Patent 10,026,892, 2018 - Google Patents
A magnetoresistive random-access memory (MRAM) is disclosed. MRAM device has a
magnetic tunnel junction stack having a significantly improved performance of the free layer …

Memory cells, methods of fabrication, and semiconductor devices

M Siddik, A Lyle, W Kula - US Patent 9,608,197, 2017 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A magnetic cell includes an attracter material proximate to a magnetic
region (eg, a free region). The attracter material is formulated to have a higher chemical …

Magnetic memory cells, methods of fabrication, semiconductor devices, memory systems, and electronic systems

GS Sandhu, W Kula - US Patent 9,461,242, 2016 - Google Patents
A magnetic cell includes a free region between an intermediate oxide region (eg, a tunnel
barrier) and a secondary oxide region. Both oxide regions may be configured to induce …