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Unshielded horizontal magnetoresistive head and method of fabricating same

US5155643A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 1990
Grant dateOct 13, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/09
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An unshielded horizontal magnetoresistive head for magnetic sensing and reading devices. The horizontal unshielded magnetoresistive head is comprised of two magnetoresistive elements separated by a gap and a conductive cross member which electrically connects the magnetoresistive elements together and to a common electrical point such as system ground. A differential voltage sensing circuit is connected across the magnetoresistive elements for sensing voltage variations when magnetic data is sensed by the head. The present invention further facilitates a more simplified fabrication process which results in cost savings and more efficient fabrication methods and procedures.

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