Perspectives on field-free spin–orbit torque devices for memory and computing applications
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0135185
Abstract: The emergence of embedded magnetic random-access memory (MRAM) and its integration in mainstream semiconductor manufacturing technology have created an unprecedented opportunity for engineering computing systems with improved performance, energy efficiency, lower cost, and unconventional computing… read more here.
Keywords: orbit torque; mram; spin orbit; memory ... See more keywords
Energy efficiency analysis of spin–orbit torque MRAM using composition dependent resistivity and spin Hall angle in Pt/W multilayer structure
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0250349
Abstract: Current-induced magnetization switching through spin–orbit torque (SOT) enables low-energy and high-speed switching of magnetic memory (MRAM), positioning SOT-MRAM as a promising candidate for next-generation memory technology. As energy consumption in data computation has become a… read more here.
Keywords: sot mram; resistivity; energy; energy efficiency ... See more keywords
Proactively Invalidating Dead Blocks to Enable Fast Writes in STT-MRAM Caches
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3158493
Abstract: Spin-Transfer Torque Magnetic Random Access Memory (STT-MRAM) is a promising emerging memory technology for on-chip caches. It has a low read access time and low leakage power. Unfortunately, however, STT-MRAM suffers from its long write… read more here.
Keywords: fast writes; mram; enable fast; writes stt ... See more keywords
TPCSA-MRAM: Ternary Precharge Sense Amplifier-Based MRAM
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2024.3456847
Abstract: The emerging multi-value logic technology in memory systems has increased data storage capacity and power efficiency. In this paper, to address the power consumption challenge of ternary memory, a ternary precharge sense amplifier (TPCSA)-based magnetic… read more here.
Keywords: tpcsa mram; precharge sense; memory; mram ... See more keywords
A 22-nm 32-Mb Embedded STT-MRAM Macro Achieving 5.9-ns Random Read Access and 7.4-MB/s Write Throughput at up to 150 °C
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DOI: 10.1109/jssc.2023.3314822
Abstract: This article presents a high-precision sense amplifier technique, a fast write scheme, and a one-time-programmable (OTP) memory cell read technique applied to a 22-nm 32-Mb embedded STT-MRAM (eMRAM) macro for high-end microcontroller units (MCUs). A… read more here.
Keywords: read access; embedded stt; mram; access ... See more keywords
Modeling of Endurance Degradation and Hard Breakdown for MRAM-OTP Demonstration
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DOI: 10.1109/led.2025.3581530
Abstract: The Spin-Transfer-Torque Magnetic-Random-Access-Memory (STT-MRAM) has inherent advantages as a One-Time-Programmable (OTP) memory. The Magnetic Tunnel Junction (MTJ) are particularly susceptible to breakdown effect. We also need to reduce the endurance degradation effects during normal write… read more here.
Keywords: mram; hard breakdown; endurance degradation; breakdown ... See more keywords
Reconfigurable and Dynamically Transformable In-Cache-MPUF System With True Randomness Based on the SOT-MRAM
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DOI: 10.1109/tcsi.2022.3168133
Abstract: In this paper, we present a reconfigurable Physically Unclonable Functions (PUF) based on the Spin-Orbit-Torque Magnetic Random-Access Memory (SOT-MRAM), which exploits thermal noise as the true dynamic entropy source. Therefore, the MRAM cells could be… read more here.
Keywords: randomness; mram; cache mpuf; sot mram ... See more keywords
Design of Hierarchical Cache With Hybrid SOT- and STT-MRAM in Multi-Core CPU Environments
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DOI: 10.1109/tmag.2024.3524579
Abstract: In the modern CPU system, the architecture of multi-cores is preferred, which can effectively enhance the computing capability. However, the performance upgrading gained from on-chip caches in single-core versus multi-core scenarios is not always linearly… read more here.
Keywords: system; core; multi core; mram ... See more keywords
Analysis of the Switching Characteristics of MRAM Cells Based on Materials with Uniaxial Anisotropy
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DOI: 10.1134/s1063782618150162
Abstract: Magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) has some advantages over other types of memory. However, MRAM has one substantial drawback: the current density and magnetic field that must be applied to switch the spin-valve free layer… read more here.
Keywords: spin valve; mram; switching characteristics; analysis switching ... See more keywords
Finite Element Approach for the Simulation of Modern MRAM Devices
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DOI: 10.3390/mi14050898
Abstract: Because of their nonvolatile nature and simple structure, the interest in MRAM devices has been steadily growing in recent years. Reliable simulation tools, capable of handling complex geometries composed of multiple materials, provide valuable help… read more here.
Keywords: mram; element approach; mram devices; finite element ... See more keywords