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Magnetoresistive effect element having magnetoresistive layer and underlying metal layer

US6147843A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 1997
Grant dateNov 14, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2017

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

Abstract

In a magnetoresistive element, an underlying metal layer is formed on a substrate, and a magnetoresistive layer is formed on the underlying metal layer. The underlying metal layer has a thickness of about 0.1 to 3.0 nm.

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