Three-dimensional magnetic memory with multi-layer data storage layers
AssigneeHGST Netherlands B.V.
InventorsOlav Hellwig, Bruce D. Terris, Jan-Ulrich Thiele
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AssigneeHGST Netherlands B.V.
InventorsOlav Hellwig, Bruce D. Terris, Jan-Ulrich Thiele
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Magnetic memories and methods are disclosed. A magnetic memory as described herein includes a plurality of stacked data storage layers to form a three-dimensional magnetic memory. The data storage layers are each formed from a multi-layer structure. At ambient temperatures, the multi-layer structures exhibit an antiparallel coupling state with a near zero net magnetic moment. At higher transition temperatures, the multi-layer structures transition from the antiparallel coupling state to a parallel coupling state with a net magnetic moment. At yet higher temperatures, the multi-layer structure transitions from the antiparallel coupling state to a receiving state where the coercivity of the multi-layer structures drops below a particular level so that magnetic fields from write elements or neighboring data storage layers may imprint data into the data storage layer.
A magnetic memory, comprising:
A method of fabricating a magnetic memory, the method comprising:
A magnetic memory, comprising:
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