• 한국자동차공학회논문집
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.113-118
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• 2008

We have developed an integrated giant magneto resistance using not only circuit but also integrating technique with semiconductor for automobile application. It has four elements used for giant magneto resistance sensor. Ni-Fe/Cu multi layers were prepared on a glass substrate by magnetron sputtering. The dependence of magneto resistance on the thickness of the Ni-Fe and Cu layers was investigated. The MR ratio showed a saturated a peak at Cu layer $10{\AA}$, Ni-Fe layer $50{\AA}$, where the MR ratio is about 8.7% at room temperature. By means of Ni-Fe multi film and specific integrating technique, these new giant magneto resistance sensor showed excellent resistance characteristics.

• JSTS:Journal of Semiconductor Technology and Science
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.197-204
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• 2002

DRAM, SRAM, and FLASH memory are three major memory devices currently used in most electronic applications. But, they have very distinct attributes, therefore, each memory could be used only for limited applications. MRAM (Magneto-resistive Random Access Memory) is a promising candidate for a universal memory that meets all application needs with non-volatile, fast operational speed, and low power consumption. The simplest architecture of MRAM cell is a series of MTJ (Magnetic Tunnel Junction) as a data storage part and MOS transistor as a data selection part. To be a commercially competitive memory device, scalability is an important factor as well. This paper is testing the actual electrical parameters and the scaling factors to limit MRAM technology in the semiconductor based memory device by an actual integration of MRAM core cell. Electrical tuning of MOS/MTJ, and control of resistance are important factors for data sensing, and control of magnetic switching for data writing.

• 대한전자공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전자공학회 1999년도 하계종합학술대회 논문집
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• pp.950-953
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• 1999

Spin tunneling giant magnetoresistance effect was studied to utilize in the application of random access memory. Ferromagnetic/Insulator/Ferromagnetic films were sputtered on glass substrates and perpendicular current was applied. Measurements of magneto- resistance of the junction showed 8.6% of MR ratio. Voltage output depends on the magnetization directions of the write line and read line, thus enabling the system to be used as a random access memory

• E2M - 전기 전자와 첨단 소재
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• 제10권10호
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• pp.1016-1021
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• 1997

Magneto resistance properties in spin-valve sandwiches with various thickness of nanmagnetic layer in contact with the ferromagnetic NiFe film were investigated. The NiFe layer in contact with the NiO film was pinned by strongly exchange-biased coupling and the free NiFe layer at the film surface induced a sharp change in the magnetoresistance at -5~15Oe due to small coercivity. The NiO/NiFe/Cu/NiFe film showed a magnetoresistance ratio in the range of 2.3~2.9% and a field sensitivity above 2.2%/Oe with various of nonmagnetic layer. The NiO/NiFe/Cu/NiFe film of the field sensitivity above 2.2%/Oe suggests stang possibility of magnetic sensor matter.

• 한국자기학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.154-158
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• 2008

역 스피넬 구조(Inverse Spinel structure)를 갖는 마그네타이트($Fe_3O_4$) 나노입자에서 거대 자기저항(Giant Magneto-Resistance, GMR) 거동을 주의 깊게 관찰하였다. 이 연구 결과로부터 MR 현상이 100%의 스핀 분극 값을 갖는 마그네타이트 전자기적 특성뿐만 아니라 입자들의 표면에 형성된 절연체 터널 장벽(tunnel barrier)의 특성에 영향을 받음을 확인할 수 있었다. 이는 박막형태의 터널 접합소자에서 터널링 특성이 벌크가 아닌 자성 층과 산화 층 사이의 계면 특성에 매우 큰 영향을 받는다는 연구 결과와 일치한다. 따라서 나노입자의 I-V 특성을 측정하여 박막의 터널 접합에 대한 이론 모델 중 하나인 Brinkman 이론을 적용하여 입자 표면의 심층적 분석을 시도하였다. 한편 GMR을 측정하기에 앞서 입자의 구조와 자기적 특성의 상호작용에 대한 연구 또한 진행되었다.

• 한국자기학회:학술대회 개요집
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• 한국자기학회 2002년도 동계연구발표회 논문개요집
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• pp.76-77
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• 2002

최근 거대자기저항(Giant magneto resistance)과 성질상으로 닮고 spin-valve와 같은 작용을 하는 ferromagnet(FM)/semiconductor, magnetic semiconductor(MS)/semiconductor 등의 다층막이 만들어지고 있으며, 비자성반도체에 spin-injection을 통한 spin-dependent electronic devices의 제작을 위한 연구가 활발히 진행중이다. 이처럼 III-FM-V, II-FM-Ⅵ, IV-FM 구조의 자성반도체(Magnetic semiconductor)에 대한 연구는 자기적 요소에 기반을 둔 반도체로의 적용가능성을 보임으로 많은 주목을 끌고 있다. 우리가 선택한 MnGe이 다른 자성반도체에 대해 상대적으로 가지는 이점은 다음과 같다. (중략)

• Journal of Magnetics
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.101-105
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• 2002

MRAM (Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory) is a promising candidate for a universal memory that meets all application needs with non-volatile, fast operational speed, and low power consumption. The simplest architecture of MRAM cell is a series of MTJ (Magnetic Tunnel Junction) as a data storage part and MOS transistor as a data selection part. This paper is for testing the actual electrical parameters to adopt MRAM technology in the semiconductor based memory device. The discussed topics are an actual integration of MRAM core cell and its properties such as electrical tuning of MOS/MTJ for data sensing and control of magnetic switching for data writing. It will be also tested that limits of the MRAM technology for a high density memory.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.459-466
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• 1996

A great amount of effort has been devoted to the constant improvement of such basic performance as dirvability, safety and enviromental protection. As a result, the total combination of various technologies has made it possible to produce safer and more comfortable automobiles. Among these technologies, plasma and thin film techniques are mainly cocerned with sensors, optics, electronics and surface modification. This paper first describes a concept of thin film processing in materials synthesis for sensors based on particle-surface interaction during deposition to provide a long life sensor applicable to sutomobiles. Some examples of parctical application of thin films to sensors are then given. These include(1) a thin films strain gauge for gravity sensors, (2) a giant magneto resistance film for speen sensors, and (3) a Magneto-impedance sensors fordetection of low magnetic field. Further progress of sophisticated thin film technology must be considered in detail to explore advanced thin film materials science and to ensure the field reliability of future sensor devices for automobile.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제36권6호
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• pp.483-489
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• 2016

강자성 배관의 대표적인 비파괴검사 방법으로 접촉방식인 초음파탐상(UT)과 비접촉식 검사인 누설자속탐상(MFL), 전자기초음파탐상(EMAT), 원격장 와전류탐상(RFECT) 기법 등이 있다. 특히 원격장 와전류(RFECT) 기법은 배관의 직경보다 작은 시스템 구축 등의 장점이 있다. 이런 장점에도 불구하고 array system을 구성할 경우 coil sensor 각각의 민감도 차이와 유지 보수 등의 문제가 있다. 이런 문제점을 해결하기 위해 크기가 작고 교체성이 우수하며 같은 민감도를 갖는 GMR sensor(giant magneto-resistance)를 적용하였다. 본 연구는 강자성 배관에 GMR sensor의 축 및 반경 방향의 원격장 및 깊이 변화를 가진 표준결함 실험을 통해 원격장 및 결함신호 특성을 확인하였고 강자성 배관에 원격장 와전류를 이용한 GMR sensor의 적용 가능성을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Magnetics
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.24-31
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• 2003

The discoveries of antiferromagnetic coupling in Fe/Cr multilayers by Grunberg, the Giant Magneto Resistance by Fert and Grunberg and a large tunneling magnetoresistance at room temperature by Moodera have triggered enormous research on magnetic thin films and magnetoelectronic devices. Large opportunities are especially opened by the spin dependent tunneling resistance, where a strong dependence of the tunneling current on an external magnetic field can be found. We will briefly address important basic properties of these junctions like thermal, magnetic and dielectric stability and discuss scaling issues down to junction sizes below 0.01 $\mu\textrm{m}$$^2$with respect to single domain behavior, switching properties and edge coupling effects. The second part will give an overview on applications beyond the use of the tunneling elements as storage cells in MRAMs. This concerns mainly field programmable logic circuits, where we demonstrate the clocked operation of a programmed AND gate. The second 'unconventional' feature is the use as sensing elements in DNA or protein biochips, where molecules marked magnetically with commercial beads can be detected via the dipole stray field in a highly sensitive and relatively simple way.