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Magnetoresistive head having an antiferromagnetic layer interposed between first and second magnetoresistive elements

US5768066A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 1995
Grant dateJun 16, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2005/3996
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetoresistive head including a first magnetoresistive element, a second magnetoresistive element, and an antiferromagnetic layer interposed between the first and second magnetoresistive elements. The antiferromagnetic layer may be replaced by two antiferromagnetic sub layers which are formed on the outer sides of the first and second magnetoresistive elements, respectively.

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