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Thermal Stable and Fast Perpendicular Shape Anisotropy Magnetic Tunnel Junction

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Abstract

Spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory (STT-MRAM) has shown great potential in building future universal memory. However, the core of STT-MRAM, conventional perpendicular magnetization anisotropy (PMA) magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) is facing challenges in keeping high thermal stability factor (ΔE), which is essential for reliable data storage. Despite solving the problem of ΔE, perpendicular shape anisotropy (PSA) MTJ still has drawbacks of slow STT switching and high breakdown risk. In this paper, we proposed a spin obit torque (SOT)-assisted-STT switching mechanism for PSA MTJ. A SIPCE model of PSA MTJ is developed. This model shows great agreements with experimental measurements. Besides, it is a very useful tool for circuit design and simulation. This model shows ΔE of PMA MTJ can be up to 70. Thanks to SOT-assisted-STT switching mechanism, the switching time can be greatly reduced. At last, simulations of non-volatile master flip-flop (NVMFF) circuit is performed to validate the device modeling.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNANOARCH 2019 - 15th IEEE/ACM International Symposium on Nanoscale Architectures, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728155203
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2019
Event15th IEEE/ACM International Symposium on Nanoscale Architectures, NANOARCH 2019 - Qingdao, China
Duration: 17 Jul 201919 Jul 2019

Publication series

NameNANOARCH 2019 - 15th IEEE/ACM International Symposium on Nanoscale Architectures, Proceedings

Conference

Conference15th IEEE/ACM International Symposium on Nanoscale Architectures, NANOARCH 2019
Country/TerritoryChina
CityQingdao
Period17/07/1919/07/19

Keywords

  • Magnetic tunnel junction
  • Non-volatile master flip-flop
  • Perpendicular shape anisotropy
  • Spin obit torque

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