학술논문

Micromagnetic Simulations of CoFeB/MgO Perpendicular Stacks for Sensor Applications
Document Type
Periodical
Source
IEEE Transactions on Magnetics IEEE Trans. Magn. Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on. 59(11):1-5 Nov, 2023
Subject
Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics
Anisotropic magnetoresistance
Perpendicular magnetic anisotropy
Magnetic anisotropy
Saturation magnetization
Behavioral sciences
Magnetic hysteresis
Magnetic devices
CoFeB/MgO thin films
demagnetization field
interfacial perpendicular magnetic anisotropy
micromagnetism
thermal stability
Language
ISSN
0018-9464
1941-0069
Abstract
In this work, micromagnetic simulations are used to investigate the magnetic behavior of CoFeB/MgO thin films with perpendicular anisotropy, targeting the optimization for out-of-plane (OOP) magnetic field detection applications. We explore various experimentally viable combinations of interfacial anisotropy, CoFeB film thickness, and device dimensions to assess their influence on magnetic performance. Our findings reveal the crucial roles of CoFeB film thickness and interfacial anisotropy in determining the temperature-dependent magnetic behavior of CoFeB/MgO thin films. Additionally, the study highlights the significance of geometry and thickness variations for fine-tuning magnetic device performance, with interfacial anisotropy serving as a secondary tuning parameter. This research offers valuable guidance for understanding OOP magnetic systems, particularly those based on CoFeB/MgO thin films, and paves the way for the development of advanced sensing devices with enhanced performance and reliability across a wide range of temperatures.