Computer simulation of magnetoresistance behavior in magnetic tunnel junctions exchange-biased by synthetic antiferromagnet

Y. R. Uhm; Sang Ho Lim

doi:10.1109/INTMAG.2002.1001178

Computer simulation of magnetoresistance behavior in magnetic tunnel junctions exchange-biased by synthetic antiferromagnet

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Abstract

In a practical density level of MRAM utilizing magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs), the cell dimensions are expected to be in the submicron range, where the switching of a magnetic layer is dominated by magnetostatic interactions, causing a significant increase of the switching fields. In particular, a large bias field resulting in a large switching field asymmetry is harmful in MRAM applications. In order to reduce the bias field, a synthetic antiferromagnet (SyAF), instead of a single antiferromagnet, is frequently used as a pinning material. The main focus of the present work is to examine the effects of cell dimensions and the relative Co layer thickness on the magnetoresistance characteristics of MTJs exchange-biased by SyAF.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	INTERMAG Europe 2002 - IEEE International Magnetics Conference
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)	0780373650, 9780780373655
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/INTMAG.2002.1001178
Publication status	Published - 2002
Externally published	Yes
Event	2002 IEEE International Magnetics Conference, INTERMAG Europe 2002 - Amsterdam, Netherlands Duration: 2002 Apr 28 → 2002 May 2

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Other	2002 IEEE International Magnetics Conference, INTERMAG Europe 2002
Country/Territory	Netherlands
City	Amsterdam
Period	02/4/28 → 02/5/2

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Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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Computer simulation of magnetoresistance behavior in magnetic tunnel junctions exchange-biased by synthetic antiferromagnet. / Uhm, Y. R.; Lim, Sang Ho.

INTERMAG Europe 2002 - IEEE International Magnetics Conference. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2002. 1001178.

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Uhm, YR & Lim, SH 2002, Computer simulation of magnetoresistance behavior in magnetic tunnel junctions exchange-biased by synthetic antiferromagnet. in INTERMAG Europe 2002 - IEEE International Magnetics Conference., 1001178, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2002 IEEE International Magnetics Conference, INTERMAG Europe 2002, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 02/4/28. https://doi.org/10.1109/INTMAG.2002.1001178

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