Magnetic memory device having magnetic circuit and method of manufacture thereof

摘要

A magnetic memory device includes first and second magnetoresistance elements. The first and second magnetoresistance elements store information and are provided apart from each other in a first direction. A first wiring to apply a magnetic field to the first and second magnetoresistance elements is provided along the first direction. A first magnetic circuit is formed along a side of the first wiring and has a notch in its portion between the first and second magnetoresistance elements.