Magnetic Memory Device With Multi-Directional Extending Portions

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Solution Overview

Problem

Magnetic memory devices face challenges in achieving stable operation due to the complexity of magnetic domain manipulation and the need for precise control of magnetization directions in magnetic shift registers.

Innovation Solution

A magnetic memory device design incorporating a first magnetic member with extending portions oriented in different directions, a conductive member with an overlapping portion, and a second magnetic member, where the conductive member's orientation allows for controlled magnetization transfer between the extending portions, enabling stable writing and reading operations by manipulating magnetic domains.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If magnetic domain manipulation is used in magnetic shift registers, then memory storage capability is improved, but operation stability deteriorates due to complexity of control

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvememory storage capabilityVSAvoidoperation stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The magnetic memory device is segmented into multiple extending portions (first, second, third extending portions) with different orientations. Each portion can be independently controlled through the conductive member, allowing separate manipulation of magnetic domains in different spatial directions. This segmentation enables stable operation by breaking down the complex control into manageable directional components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention introduces dimensional diversity by extending magnetic members in different directions (first direction, second direction, third direction) rather than using uniform linear structures. The conductive member extends in a fourth direction that is inclined relative to the magnetic extending directions, creating a multi-dimensional control architecture that enhances both storage capability and operational stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Quantity of substance

If multiple extending portions are used to enhance storage capability, then memory capacity is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvememory capacityVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The conductive member serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as an electrical conductor for current flow, generates magnetic fields through current, and provides structural support for the overlapping portion configuration. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby increasing memory capacity without proportionally increasing device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The first, second, and third extending portions are merged into a unified magnetic member structure that shares common fabrication processes and material composition. The conductive member is merged with the magnetic members through overlapping configuration, creating an integrated structure that achieves high memory capacity while maintaining manufacturing simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This design facilitates stable writing and reading operations by allowing for precise control of magnetization directions, enhancing the reliability and efficiency of magnetic domain manipulation in the magnetic memory device.

Implementation Method 1

a conductive member extending along a fourth direction... enabling stable writing and reading operations by manipulating magnetic domains

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

a first magnetic member including a first extending portion, a second extending portion, and a third extending portion... a second magnetic member

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFerromagnetism: Ferromagnetism

Data Source

PatentUS10084126B1Magnetic memory device
Publication Date: 2018.09.25 KIOXIA CORP
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AI summary

According to one embodiment, a magnetic memory device includes first and second magnetic members, and a conductive member. The first magnetic member includes first, second, and third extending portions. The first extending portion extends along a first direction. The second extending portion extends along a second direction. The third extending portion includes a third connection portion connected with the first and second extending portions. The third extending portion extends along a third direction. The conductive member extends along a fourth direction. The first and second directions are inclined with respect to the fourth direction. The conductive member includes a portion overlapping at least parts of the first and second extending portions in a fifth direction. The fifth direction crosses the first, the second and the fourth directions. The conductive member includes a metal. A direction from the third extending portion toward the second magnetic member crosses the third direction.