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Single domain state laminated thin film structure

US6437949B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2000
Grant dateAug 20, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2020

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

Abstract

A thin film structure suitable for use as a shield for a read element of a transducing head has a first ferromagnetic layer, a second ferromagnetic layer, a spacer layer and a bias layer. The spacer layer is positioned between the first ferromagnetic layer and the second ferromagnetic layer. The bias layer is positioned adjacent the first ferromagnetic layer. A product of a thickness of the first ferromagnetic layer and a magnetic moment of the first ferromagnetic layer is substantially equal to a product of a thickness of the second ferromagnetic layer and a magnetic moment of the second ferromagnetic layer. An easy axis of the first ferromagnetic layer is substantially parallel to an easy axis of the second ferromagnetic layer.

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