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Thin-film magnetic head with magnetoresistive effect element

US6636392B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2001
Grant dateOct 21, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2021

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

Abstract

A thin-film magnetic head with an MR element, includes an MR film, under films each having a multilayer structure with a first under layer and a second under layer laminated on the first under layer, and magnetic domain control films joined to side end faces of the MR film through the under films.

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