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Magnetic read head having a multilayer magnetoresistant element and a concentrator, as well as its production process

US5764448A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 1997
Grant dateJun 9, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49052
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic read head having a multilayer magnetoresistant element and a concentrator, and a method of production the magnetic read head. The magnetic head includes a multilayer magnetoresistant element across a head gap of the concentrator positioned to the rear of pole pieces defining the gap of the head. Such a magnetic head may find particular application to magnetic recording.

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