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Thin data reader cap

US10354682B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2018
Grant dateJul 16, 2019
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/3163
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data reader may have a magnetoresistive stack with a magnetically free layer decoupled from a first shield by a cap. The cap can have one or more sub-layers respectively configured with a thickness of 4 nm or less as measured parallel to a longitudinal axis of the magnetoresistive stack on an air bearing surface.

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