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Magnetoresistive head and magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus

US5930085A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 1997
Grant dateJul 27, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S428/90
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a magnetoresistive head having a spin valve MR film for use in a magnetic sensor, a magnetic head or the like. Of two ferromagnetic layers divided by a nonmagnetic metal film, at least ferromagnetic layer on the side being in contact with an antiferromagnetic layer is formed by a cobalt-nickel-iron alloy including at the rate of 5 to 40 atoms % of a nickel and 30 to 95 atoms % of cobalt.

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