Session 28-1

A 45nm 1Mb Embedded STT-MRAM
with design techniques to minimize read-disturbance

 

Abstract
1Mb embedded STT-MRAM macro using 45nm CMOS process includes two key design features; a dual-voltage row decoder with a charge sharing scheme for read operations and a sensing circuit with two equalizers and read-disturbance-free reference cells. These designs minimize read-disturbance and achieve fast read operation.