Temperature dependence of low frequency noise in magnetic tunneling junctions with Co40Fe40B20/Co70.5Fe4.5Si15B10 composed free layer

Z. Yuan, J. Feng, P. Guo, T. Nakano, S. Ali, X. Han, H. Naganuma, Y. Ando

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Abstract

Magnetic tunneling junctions (MTJ) have been widely used in magnetic random access memory (MRAM) and magnetic sensors for the large magnetoresistance (TMR). [1, 2] One of the major issues for high sensitivity sensors is to obtain a low switching field (Hsw). Recently various ferromagnetic metals with low Hsw, such as NiFe [3, 4] and amorphous CoFeSiB [5], have been selected as the sensing layer in MTJ sensors. Moreover, CoFeSiB has a lower saturation magnetization, which is also beneficial for reducing Hsw. [6] With CoFeSiB as the sensing layer, the sensitivity up to 40%/Oe has been achieved in MTJ sensors. [5] Besides the high sensitivity, the noise level of the sensor devices in the low frequency regime is an important parameter, and nanotesla-scaled detectivity has been achieved in MTJ sensors. In this work, the low frequency noise in MTJs with CoFeB/CoFeSiB composed free layer has been studied.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE International Magnetics Conference, INTERMAG 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479973224
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015 Jul 14
Event2015 IEEE International Magnetics Conference, INTERMAG 2015 - Beijing, China
Duration: 2015 May 112015 May 15

Publication series

Name2015 IEEE International Magnetics Conference, INTERMAG 2015

Other

Other2015 IEEE International Magnetics Conference, INTERMAG 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period15/5/1115/5/15

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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