Spin-orbit torque induced magnetization switching in a magnetic recording head
US10650847B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B2005/0024
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure generally relates to magnetic media devices, and more specifically, to a magnetic media drive employing a magnetic recording head. The recording head includes a main pole, a trailing shield hot seed layer, a spin Hall layer disposed between the main pole and the trailing shield hot seed layer, and a spin-torque layer disposed between the main pole and the trailing shield hot seed layer. Spin-orbit torque (SOT) is generated from the spin Hall layer. The spin-torque layer magnetization switching or precession is induced by the SOT. The SOT based head reduces the switching current and the Vjump due to higher spin polarization ratio, which improves energy efficiency. In addition, the spin Hall layer and the spin-torque layer are easier to form compared to the conventional pseudo spin-valve structure.
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