The read reliability of spin-transfer torque magnetic random-access memory (STT-MRAM) is greatly hindered by a low sensing margin as a result of a small tunneling magnetoresistance ratio. Although the new generation of perpendicular anisotropy spin-orbit torque (SOT)-MRAM offers faster access speed and a longer lifetime than STT-MRAM, its read performance has not improved or even deteriorated because of the additional resistance of the SOT channel in the read path. In this letter, we propose two novel cell structures of SOT-MRAM that consist of one/two transistors, two diodes, and two magnetic tunnel junctions (1T2D2MTJ/2T2D2MTJ) on a shared U-shaped antiferromagnet layer, enabling a self-referencing scheme. Thanks to the bent current channel, the opposite direction of the SOT current below the free layers can one-step switch different data states in compatibility with the existing fabrication process of SOT-MRAM. Combined with the 28 nm tech node and Verilog-A MTJ compact model, the simulation results show that our MRAM cell significantly improves the sensing margin and bit error rate over the conventional two transistors and one MTJ (2T1M) cell, which is expected to become a high read performance solution.
自旋转移力矩磁性随机存取存储器(STT-MRAM)的读取可靠性因隧道磁阻比小而感应裕度低而大受影响。虽然新一代垂直各向异性自旋轨道力矩(SOT)-MRAM 比 STT-MRAM 具有更快的存取速度和更长的使用寿命,但由于 SOT 通道在读取路径中的附加电阻,其读取性能并未得到改善,甚至有所下降。在这封信中,我们提出了两种新型 SOT-MRAM 单元结构,它们由一个/两个晶体管、两个二极管和两个磁隧道结(1T2D2MTJ/2T2D2MTJ)组成,位于一个共享的 U 型反铁磁体层上,从而实现了自参照方案。得益于弯曲的电流通道,自由层下的 SOT 电流的相反方向可以一步切换不同的数据状态,与现有的 SOT-MRAM 制造工艺兼容。结合 28 纳米技术节点和 Verilog-A MTJ 紧凑型模型,仿真结果表明,与传统的两个晶体管和一个 MTJ(2T1M)单元相比,我们的 MRAM 单元显著提高了传感裕度和误码率,有望成为一种高读取性能解决方案。
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Pub Date : 2024-02-28DOI: 10.1109/LMAG.2024.3371370
Wesley Lawson
We describe the design and preliminary testing of a portable single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (sTMS) device for the possible treatment of migraine headaches. The design requirements are presented, and tradeoffs/options for some of the key components are analyzed. Details of the design are given, and performance results of the initial prototype are compared with the theoretical predictions, demonstrating the viability of the design.
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