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MRAM: A Versatile Non-Volatile Memory for Next-Generation Computing.

Zhihan Wang¹, Haiwen Li¹, Sheng Jiang¹

¹School of Microelectronics, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China.

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Summary

Magnetoresistive random-access memory (MRAM) technology has evolved significantly, offering high speed and endurance. This review details MRAM advancements, applications, challenges, and future research directions for commercial viability.

Keywords:

MRAM MRAM applications future development trends

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering

Background:

Magnetoresistive random-access memory (MRAM) is a non-volatile memory technology with high speed, endurance, low power, and CMOS compatibility.
MRAM's development is crucial for advancing various electronic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive review of MRAM technological evolution.
To systematically summarize working mechanisms, performance trade-offs, and integration potential of different MRAM generations.
To discuss MRAM applications and identify challenges for commercialization.

Main Methods:

Literature review of MRAM technological evolution.
Systematic summarization of Toggle-MRAM, spin-transfer torque (STT)-MRAM, and spin-orbit torque (SOT)-MRAM.
Analysis of MRAM applications, challenges, and future research directions.

Main Results:

Detailed overview of MRAM's progression from Toggle to STT and SOT technologies.
Comprehensive discussion of diverse MRAM applications, including embedded SoCs, AI, and neuromorphic computing.
Identification of key challenges: write energy/speed trade-off, process complexity, density, and cost.

Conclusions:

MRAM technology shows great promise but faces hurdles for widespread adoption.
Future research should focus on reducing write current, improving yield, and co-optimizing materials, devices, and algorithms.
Establishing a robust ecosystem is vital for MRAM's long-term success and commercialization.