摘要 |
In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method for operating a magnetic memory device. The method comprises selecting a subset of magnetic memory cells of the magnetic memory device; applying a first programming voltage to the selected subset of cells for a predetermined amount of time, wherein the programming voltage is selected to exceed a threshold operating voltage thereby to cause irreversible breakdown of the subset of cells; and reading selected cells of the magnetic memory device by passing a read current through a diode connected in series with each magnetic memory cell. |