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Thin film magnetic disk with CoPtCrB layer

US6187408A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 1997
Grant dateFeb 13, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/265
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A thin film magnetic disk (and a disk drive using the magnetic disk) with improved recording performance having a thin seed layer consisting of tantalum (Ta), a suitable underlayer and a CoPtCrB magnetic layer is described. The underlayer is preferably a Cr alloy with a grain size which is smaller than that of pure Cr. CrTi is suitable as an underlayer. An appropriate overcoat such as hydrogenated carbon can be applied.

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