title: A compact model for magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) switched by thermally assisted Spin transfer torque (TAS + STT).
abstract: Thermally assisted spin transfer torque [TAS + STT] is a new switching approach for magnetic tunnel junction [MTJ] nanopillars that represents the best trade-off between data reliability, power efficiency and density. In this paper, we present a compact model for MTJ switched by this approach, which integrates a number of physical models such as temperature evaluation and STT dynamic switching models. Many experimental parameters are included directly to improve the simulation accuracy. It is programmed in the Verilog-A language and compatible with the standard IC CAD tools, providing an easy parameter configuration interface and allowing high-speed co-simulation of hybrid MTJ/CMOS circuits.
authors.affiliation: IEF, Université Paris-Sud, 15 Rue Georges Clemenceau, Orsay, 91405, France. weisheng.zhao@u-psud.fr.
authors.forename: Weisheng
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Zhao
authors.forename: Julien
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Duval
authors.forename: Jacques-Olivier
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Klein
authors.forename: Claude
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Chappert