Abstract: A biosensor and a sensing cell array using a biosensor are disclosed. Adjacent materials containing a plurality of different ingredients are analyzed to determine the ingredients based on their magnetic susceptibility or dielectric constant. A sensing cell array includes such as a magnetization pair detection sensor including a MTJ (Magnetic Tunnel Junction) or GMR (Giant Magnetoresistive) device, a magnetoresistive sensor including a MTJ device and a magnetic material (current line), a dielectric constant sensor including a sensing capacitor and a switching device, a magnetization hole detection sensor including a MTJ or GMR device, a current line, a free ferromagnetic layer and a switching device, and a giant magnetoresistive sensor including a GMR device, a switching device and a magnetic material (or forcing wordline).

Abstract: A biosensor and a sensing cell array using a biosensor are disclosed. Adjacent materials containing plurality of different ingredients are analyzed to determine the ingredients based on their magnetic susceptibility or dielectric constant. A sensing cell array includes such as a magnetization pair detection sensor including a MTJ (Magnetic Tunnel Junction) or GMR to (Giant Magnetoresistive) device, a magnetoresistive sensor including a MTJ device and a magnetic material (current line), a dielectric constant sensor including a sensing capacitor and a switching device, a magnetization hole detection sensor including a MTJ or GMR device, a current line, a free ferromagnetic layer and a switching device, and a giant magnetoresistive sensor including a GMR device, a switching device and a magnetic material (or forcing wordline).

Abstract: A biosensor and a sensing cell array using a biosensor are disclosed. Adjacent materials containing a plurality of different ingredients are analyzed to determine the ingredients based on their magnetic susceptibility or dielectric constant. A sensing cell array includes such as a magnetization pair detection sensor including a MTJ (Magnetic Tunnel Junction) or GMR (Giant Magnetoresistive) device, a magnetoresistive sensor including a MTJ device and a magnetic material (current line), a dielectric constant sensor including a sensing capacitor and a switching device, a magnetization hole detection sensor including a MTJ or GMR device, a current line, a free ferromagnetic layer and a switching device, and a giant magnetoresistive sensor including a GMR device, a switching device and a magnetic material (or forcing wordline).

Abstract: A biosensor and a sensing cell array using a biosensor are disclosed. Adjacent materials containing a plurality of different ingredients are analyzed to determine the ingredients based on their magnetic susceptibility or dielectric constant. A sensing cell array includes such as a magnetization pair detection sensor including a MTJ (Magnetic Tunnel Junction) or GMR (Giant Magnetoresistive) device, a magnetoresistive sensor including a MTJ device and a magnetic material (current line), a dielectric constant sensor including a sensing capacitor and a switching device, a magnetization hole detection sensor including a MTJ or GMR device, a current line, a free ferromagnetic layer and a switching device, and a giant magnetoresistive sensor including a GMR device, a switching device and a magnetic material (or forcing wordline).

Abstract: A biosensor and a sensing cell array using a biosensor are disclosed. Adjacent materials containing a plurality of different ingredients are analyzed to determine the ingredients based on their magnetic susceptibility or dielectric constant. A sensing cell array includes such as a magnetization pair detection sensor including a MTJ (Magnetic Tunnel Junction) or GMR (Giant Magnetoresistive) device, a magnetoresistive sensor including a MTJ device and a magnetic material (current line), a dielectric constant sensor including a sensing capacitor and a switching device, a magnetization hole detection sensor including a MTJ or GMR device, a current line, a free ferromagnetic layer and a switching device, and a giant magnetoresistive sensor including a GMR device, a switching device and a magnetic material (or forcing wordline).

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a magnetic random access memory is disclosed. An interlayer insulating film is formed on a lower read layer, a cell region of the interlayer insulating film is etched according to a photo etching process using a cell mask, and a MTJ layer is formed on the lower read layer of the cell region and the interlayer insulating film of a peripheral circuit region. The sidewall of the interlayer insulating film is exposed, the MTJ layer is left merely in the cell region by lifting off the interlayer insulating film, and a bit line which is an upper read layer connected to the MTJ layer is formed in a succeeding process. Accordingly, an effective area of an MTJ cell is obtained and the properties and reliability of the MRAM are improved.

Abstract: A magnetic random access memory includes a plurality of multi-layered memory structures that are formed within a single memory unit and connected in one of a series and a parallel configuration. Each of the plurality of multi-layered memory structures has a resistance that varies based on a magnetization direction of a ferromagnetic layer. A transistor is operatively coupled to each of the plurality of multi-layered memory structures to perform one of a memory read and a memory write operation based on a conduction state of the transistor.

Abstract: A magnetic random access memory (MRAM) using a common line is described herein. An MTJ element is positioned on the common line of the MRAM. The common line connected to a source of a transistor transmits a ground level voltage for reading data and supplies a current for writing data.

Abstract: Magnetic random access memories (MRAM) are disclosed. The MRAM stores multi-level data by electronically coupling one diode and a plurality of resistance transfer devices, thereby improving a storage capacity and property of the device and achieving high integration thereof. The MRAM may also include a diode, a word line electrically coupled to the diode, a connection layer electrically coupled to the diode; and a plurality of connection pairs each comprising a resistance transfer device and a bit line electrically coupled to the resistance transfer device. One of the connection pairs may be formed on the connection layer, and the bit line of another connection pair may be perpendicular to the bit line of the first connection pair.

Abstract: A writing method for a magnetic random access memory (MRAM) using a bipolar junction transistor is disclosed. The writing method is for use with the MRAM using the bipolar junction transistor including: a semiconductor substrate serving as a base of the bipolar junction transistor; an emitter and a collector of the bipolar junction transistor formed in an active region of the semiconductor substrate; an MTJ cell positioned in the active region between the emitter and the collector, separately from the emitter and the collector by a predetermined distance; a word line formed on the MTJ cell; a bit line connected to the collector; and a reference voltage line connected to the emitter. The writing method for the MRAM using the bipolar junction transistor writes data by applying current from the emitter to the collector, and changing a magnetization direction of a free ferromagnetic layer of the MTJ cell by a magnetic field generated due to the current.

Abstract: A biosensor and a sensing cell array using a biosensor are disclosed. Adjacent materials containing a plurality of different ingredients are analyzed to determine the ingredients based on their magnetic susceptibility or dielectric constant. A sensing cell array includes such as a magnetization pair detection sensor including a MTJ (Magnetic Tunnel Junction) or GMR (Giant Magnetoresistive) device, a magnetoresistive sensor including a MTJ device and a magnetic material (current line), a dielectric constant sensor including a sensing capacitor and a switching device, a magnetization hole detection sensor including a MTJ or GMR device, a current line, a free ferromagnetic layer and a switching device, and a giant magnetoresistive sensor including a GMR device, a switching device and a magnetic material (or forcing wordline).

Abstract: A magnetic random access memory (MRAM) using a Schottky diode is disclosed. In order to achieve high integration of the memory device, a word line is formed on a semiconductor substrate without using a connection layer and a stacked structure including an MTJ cell, a semiconductor layer and a bit line is formed on the word line, thereby forming the Schottky diode between the MTJ cell and the bit line. As a result, a structure of the device is simplified, and the device may be highly integrated due to repeated stacking.

Abstract: A magnetic random access memory (MRAM) is disclosed, which achieves high integration by forming second word lines that serve as two write lines for one pair of MRAMs. A contact plug is formed by connecting the second word line to a metal wire formed above the bit lines. As a result, the bit lines and the contact plug are used to drive the device, thereby achieving high integration of the device.

Abstract: A magnetic random access memory (MRAM) having an MTJ cell located between a word line and a gate oxide film, a reference voltage line in a source junction region, and a connection line in a drain junction region. The constitution and fabrication process of the MRAM are simplified to improve productivity and properties of the device.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a magnetic random access memory is disclosed. An interlayer insulating film is formed on a lower read layer, a cell region of the interlayer insulating film is etched according to a photo etching process using a cell mask, and a MTJ layer is formed on the lower read layer of the cell region and the interlayer insulating film of a peripheral circuit region. The sidewall of the interlayer insulating film is exposed, the MTJ layer is left merely in the cell region by lifting off the interlayer insulating film, and a bit line which is an upper read layer connected to the MTJ layer is formed in a succeeding process. Accordingly, an effective area of an MTJ cell is obtained and the properties and reliability of the MRAM are improved.

Abstract: A magnetic random access memory (MRAM) is disclosed. The MRAM may include a semiconductor substrate serving as a base of a bipolar junction transistor; an emitter and a collector of the bipolar junction transistor provided at an active region of the semiconductor substrate; an MTJ cell positioned at the active region between the emitter and the collector, separately from the emitter and the collector by a predetermined distance; and a word line provided on the MTJ cell. The MRAM may also include a bit line contacting the collector; and a reference voltage line contacting the emitter. As a result, the constitution and fabrication process of the MRAM are simplified to improve productivity and properties of the device.

Abstract: A magnetic random access memory (MRAM) is disclosed, which achieves high integration by forming second word lines that serve as two write lines for one pair of MRAMs. A contact plug is formed by connecting the second word line to a metal wire formed above the bit lines. As a result, the bit lines and the contact plug are used to drive the device, thereby achieving high integration of the device.

Abstract: A magnetic random access memory (MRAM) using a common line is described herein. An MTJ element is positioned on the common line of the MRAM. The common line connected to a source of a transistor transmits a ground level voltage for reading data and supplies a current for writing data.

Abstract: A magnetic random access memory (MRAM) using a schottky diode is disclosed. In order to achieve high integration of the memory device, a word line is formed on a semiconductor substrate without using a connection layer and a stacked structure including an MTJ cell, a semiconductor layer and a bit line is formed on the word line, thereby forming the schottky diode between the MTJ cell and the bit line. As a result, a structure of the device is simplified, and the device may be highly integrated due to repeated stacking.

Abstract: A magnetic random access memory includes a plurality of multi-layered memory structures that are formed within a single memory unit and connected in one of a series and a parallel configuration. Each of the plurality of multi-layered memory structures has a resistance that varies based on a magnetization direction of a ferromagnetic layer. A transistor is operatively coupled to each of the plurality of multi-layered memory structures to perform one of a memory read and a memory write operation based on a conduction state of the transistor.