Non-volatile magnetic random access memories (MRAM)

被引:68
作者
Sousa, RC [1 ]
Prejbeanu, IL [1 ]
机构
[1] CEA, CNRS, Spintec, URA 2512, F-38054 Grenoble, France
关键词
MRAM; non-volatile; magnetic tunnel junction; memory;
D O I
10.1016/j.crhy.2005.10.007
中图分类号
P1 [天文学];
学科分类号
0704 ;
摘要
Magnetic random access memories (MRAM) are a new non-volatile memory technology trying establish itself as a mainstream technology. This paper reviews briefly the most important progress realized in the past 10 years. Basic MRAM cell operation is described as well as the main subsisting design challenges. Special emphasis is placed on bit write strategies and their respective scaling perspectives. To cite this article: R.C Sousa, LL. Prejbeanu, C R. Physique 6 (2005). (c) 2005 Academie des sciences. Published by Elsevier SAS. All rights reserved.
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页数:9
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