Selective writing of sub-μm2 domain in spin valve strip with current coincident scheme

K. Matsuyama; N. Murashima; M. Higashidani; Y. Nozaki

doi:10.1109/20.908584

Selective writing of sub-μm² domain in spin valve strip with current coincident scheme

K. Matsuyama, N. Murashima, M. Higashidani, Y. Nozaki

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Abstract

Cooperative nucleation of sub-μm² domains has been performed for a spin valve strip (0.4 μm width) of NiFe/Co/Cu/Co overlaid with orthogonal two-layer conductors (write and assist conductors). The current induced MR change due to the write current I_w markedly increases with the additional assist current I_a. Threshold value of I_w required for domain nucleation was decreased from 15 mA/μm to 9 mA/μm by the application of I_a with an amplitude of 10 mA/μm, which confirms selective writing with the current coincident scheme. The cooperative effect disappears, when the phase difference between I_w and I_a becomes larger than the pulse width of 30 ns. Which can be associated with the fast relaxation time of the magnetization process in the sub-μm² region.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2767-2769
Number of pages	3
Journal	IEEE Transactions on Magnetics
Volume	36
Issue number	5 I
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/20.908584
Publication status	Published - 2000 Sep
Externally published	Yes
Event	2000 International Magnetics Conference (INTERMAG 2000) - Toronto, Ont, Canada Duration: 2000 Apr 9 → 2000 Apr 12

Keywords

EB lithography
Magnetic domain
Magnetic random access memory
Magnetization reversal
Spin valve

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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