Abstract
In order to study the application potential of spin transfer switching in magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs), a synthetic parallelly coupled layered structure such as a hard CoFeB/Ru/soft NiFe layers deposited on a MgO layer is investigated. The magnetic coupling between the layers is maintained after post-annealing at 300 °C, while annealing at 350 °C reduces the coupling strength. The observation of spin transfer switching in the junction indicates that parallel-to-antiparallel transition does not occur when the applied current pulse width is in the sub-millisecond range, which is far from the precessional range. This result indicates that spin transfer from NiFe to CoFeB might affect the dynamics of CoFeB magnetization.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
