Characteristics of the Chain Magnetic Film Storage Element

This paper reports results of a detailed performance evaluation of the chain magnetic film storage element. The chains are made from copper strips which have been plated with a Ni-Fe film and are used to carry word current. The bit/sense signals are carried in wires which pass through the holes in the “links” of the chain. The memory element thus formed will operate in a rotational switching mode and can be used for a word-organized memory.