We demonstrate in-plane field-free-switching spin-orbit torque(SOT)magnetic tunnel junction(MTJ)devices that are capable of low switching current density,fast speed,high reliability,and,most importantly,manufactured u...We demonstrate in-plane field-free-switching spin-orbit torque(SOT)magnetic tunnel junction(MTJ)devices that are capable of low switching current density,fast speed,high reliability,and,most importantly,manufactured uniformly by the 200-mm-wafer platform.The performance of the devices is systematically studied,including their magnetic properties,switch-ing behaviors,endurance and data retention.The successful integration of SOT devices within the 200-mm-wafer manufactur-ing platform provides a feasible way to industrialize SOT MRAMs.It is expected to obtain excellent performance of the devices by further optimizing the MTJ film stacks and the corresponding fabrication processes in the future.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2021YFB3601303,2021YFB3601304,2021YFB3601300)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62001014 and 62171013)。
文摘We demonstrate in-plane field-free-switching spin-orbit torque(SOT)magnetic tunnel junction(MTJ)devices that are capable of low switching current density,fast speed,high reliability,and,most importantly,manufactured uniformly by the 200-mm-wafer platform.The performance of the devices is systematically studied,including their magnetic properties,switch-ing behaviors,endurance and data retention.The successful integration of SOT devices within the 200-mm-wafer manufactur-ing platform provides a feasible way to industrialize SOT MRAMs.It is expected to obtain excellent performance of the devices by further optimizing the MTJ film stacks and the corresponding fabrication processes in the future.