Magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) and reliability

Abstract

This tutorial provides an overview of the design, operation and materials of magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) with emphasis from a reliability engineering perspective. The speaker provided background information on MRAM architectures and discussed novel reliability problems inherent to MRAM. Reliability issues and concerns were discussed and illustrated with examples wherever possible. The intention of the tutorial gave attendees a basic and broad introduction to the reliability challenges raised by this novel memory form.