Analysis of a Spin-Torque Oscillator Using Injection Locking to an External Microwave Field

H. Suto, N. Asam, S. Tamaru, H. Sepehri-Amin, A. Bolyachkin, W. Zhou, T. Nakatani, H. Kubota, Y. Sakuraba

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Abstract

A spin-torque oscillator (STO) is a key device in microwave-assisted magnetic recording (MAMR). Conventionally, the magnetization dynamics of STOs has been analyzed using the high-frequency electrical signal from the STO (STO signal). However, the STO signal is sometimes undetectable because of the highly symmetric magnetization trajectory or contains several frequency components that do not correspond to the frequency of the actual magnetization oscillation [1]. Furthermore, when the STO is integrated into the write head, the STO signal is expected to attenuate heavily in the write head, making it difficult to extract the STO signal. These facts prevent identifying the oscillation frequency from the STO signal, and a new analysis method of the STO that does not rely on the STO signal is required.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication32nd Magnetic Recording Conference, TMRC 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665440370
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event32nd Magnetic Recording Conference, TMRC 2021 - Virtual, Pittsburgh, United States
Duration: 2021 Aug 162021 Aug 19

Publication series

Name32nd Magnetic Recording Conference, TMRC 2021

Conference

Conference32nd Magnetic Recording Conference, TMRC 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, Pittsburgh
Period21/8/1621/8/19

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Media Technology
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Instrumentation

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