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Magnetoresistive sensor with enhanced uniaxial anisotropy

US10121499B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2017
Grant dateNov 6, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N50/20
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A read sensor that includes a free layer having a magnetization that changes according to an external magnetic field. The read sensor also includes an additional magnetic layer and a non-magnetic layer. The non-magnetic layer may include a corrugated surface facing the additional magnetic layer. The corrugated surface is configured to enhance uniaxial anisotropy in the read sensor.

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