We present a novel junction device with bidirectional current flow for switching devices in a high density spin torque transfer magnetic random access memory (STT-MRAM). In this structure, an N+ type strained SiGe material is adopted as a conduction layer to generate higher electron mobility and a flatter doping profile. A SiGe/Si/SiGe heterojunction structure is also used to obtain a better I on /I off ratio due to a steeper junction profile. It is confirmed by 3D simulation that this structure provides higher current drivability and I on /I off ratio. After the simulation, a junction device with N+ Si 0.8 Ge 0.2 /P Si/N+ Si 0.8 Ge 0.2 and an area of 4 × 4 um 2 is fabricated and evaluated for bidirectional current flow. From the results obtained, we propose that this bidirectional switching device with a heterojunction structure is a promising candidate for a high density STT-MRAM.
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