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Composite structure with single domain magnetic element, and thin film magnetic head incorporating same

US5995336A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 1993
Grant dateNov 30, 1999
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01F10/30
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A surface smooth enough to allow the formation thereon of a single domain magnetic element is obtained by covering a polished layer with a thin layer of the same material, to smooth sharp edges and corners. The resulting structure is useful in thin film magnetic heads.

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