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Magnetoresistance effect element, its manufacturing method, magnetic reproducing element and magnetic memory

US6937447B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2002
Grant dateAug 30, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/325
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetoresistance effect element includes a first ferromagnetic layer, insulating layer overlying the first ferromagnetic layer, and second ferromagnetic layer overlying the insulating layer. The insulating layer has formed a through hole having an opening width not larger than 20 nm, and the first and second ferromagnetic layers are connected to each other via the through hole.

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