Definition
Nonvolatile semiconductor memory that stores information in magnetic states and reads it through magnetoresistive behavior, commonly using magnetic tunnel junction structures.
Application
Used for embedded and standalone nonvolatile memory where fast access, endurance, and data retention are valuable; write mechanisms vary by MRAM architecture.
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magnetic RAM; magnetoresistive random-access memory
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Evidence and further reading
- Evidence from research.ibm.comhttps://research.ibm.com/publications/materials-for-spin-transfer-torque-magnetoresistive-random-access-memory
- Evidence from research.ibm.comhttps://research.ibm.com/publications/a-16-mb-mr-am-featuring-bootstrapped-write-drivers