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Multilayer which shows magnetoresistive effect and magnetoresistive element using the same

US5998040A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 1991
Grant dateDec 7, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/1291
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetoresistive element uses a multilayer film where ferromagnetic layers and nonferromagnetic layers are layered on each other, wherein a permanent magnet layer is formed on the aforementioned multilayer film through one of the nonferromagnetic layers and a bias field is applied on the multilayer film.

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