Spin-orbitronics memory device with matching and self-reference functionality

Spin-orbit interaction generated spin torque provides a new writing mechanism for spintronics memory devices. This presentation addresses a broad question of how to design spintronics memory devices for match-in-space, content addressable applications utilizing spin-orbit interaction generated spin torque combined with conventional spin torque generated by magnetization polarization . We propose new device and system solutions targeting different spintronics device technology development stages . Particularly we propose a new spin-orbitronics memory device that is capable of multi-bit match-in-space and single-bit nondestructive self-reference functionality.