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Magneto-impedance element, and azimuth sensor, autocanceler and magnetic head using the same

US6232775A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 1998
Grant dateMay 15, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/127
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A magneto-impedance element comprises an alloy composed of at least one of Fe, Co and Ni. The alloy has a mixed texture of an amorphous phase and a fine crystalline phase having an average crystal grain size of 50 nm or less. The magneto-impedance element shows a change in impedance in response to an external magnetic field by applying an alternating current. The magneto-impedance element is applied to an azimuth sensor, an autocanceler, or a magnetic head.

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