Title
Spin-transfer torque RAM technology: Review and prospect.
Abstract
Non-volatile RAM (NV-RAM) enables instant-on/off computing, which drastically reduces power consumption. One of the most promising candidates for NV-RAM technology is the spin-transfer torque RAM (SPRAM) based on magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) device technology. This paper reviews the development of MTJ device technology and formulates considerations regarding its memory application, including SPRAM memory cell structure and operation, write voltage limitation, and thermal stability. At the circuit level, a disruptive read operation for future large integration scale is described. A 4F2 memory cell and a multi-bit cell approach are also presented. Finally, the potential value of instant-on/off computing through NV-RAM and its impact are explored.
Year
DOI
Venue
2012
10.1016/j.microrel.2011.09.028
Microelectronics Reliability
Field
DocType
Volume
Torque,Voltage,Electronic engineering,Magnetoresistive random-access memory,Tunnel magnetoresistance,Engineering,Spin-transfer torque,Electrical engineering,Power consumption,Memory cell
Journal
52
Issue
ISSN
Citations 
4
0026-2714
11
PageRank 
References 
Authors
1.30
8
4
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Takayuki Kawahara1318103.32
Kenchi Ito23321.28
Riichiro Takemura34426.44
Hideo Ohno412333.57