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Control method of magnetic anisotropy and device utilizing the control method

US4600488A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 1985
Grant dateJul 15, 1986
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01F41/18
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

There have been known various methods for controlling the magnetic anisotropy of a magnetic film with a magnetic field being applied thereto. In accordance with the present invention, the magnetic anisotropy is controlled by implanting ions into the magnetic film while applying a magnetic field thereto. The direction for applying the magnetic field can be arbitrarily selected, for example, along an inplane direction of the magnetic film and along a direction vertical thereto. The magnetic anisotropy can be controlled only in the desired areas by limiting the areas to which ions are implanted with a mask disposed on the magnetic film.

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