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Magnetic element with improved field response and fabricating method thereof

US6205052A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 1999
Grant dateMar 20, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01F10/3268
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved and novel device and fabrication method for a magnetic element, and more particularly a magnetic element (10) including a first electrode (14), a second electrode (18) and a spacer layer (16). The first electrode (14) includes a fixed ferromagnetic layer (26). A second electrode (18) is included and comprises a free ferromagnetic layer (28). A spacer layer (16) is located between the fixed ferromagnetic layer (26) and the free ferromagnetic (28) layer, the spacer layer (16). At least one additional layer (20 & 22) is provided between the base metal layer (13) and the spacer layer (16). The base metal layer (13) or at least one of the layers positioned between the base metal layer (13) and the spacer layer (16) having an x-ray amorphous structure such that a reduced topological coupling strength between the free ferromagnetic layer (28) and the fixed ferromagnetic layer (26) is achieved.

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