Read word lines and write word lines are provided corresponding to the respective
MTJ (Magnetic Tunnel Junction) memory cell rows, and bit lines and reference voltage
lines are provided corresponding to the respective MTJ memory cell columns. Adjacent
MTJ memory cells share at least one of these signal lines. As a result, the pitches
of signal lines provided in the entire memory array can be widened. Thus, the MTJ
memory cells can be efficiently arranged, achieving improved integration of the
memory array.