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Method and system for providing a dual spin filter

US7027268B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 1999
Grant dateApr 11, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2019

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

Abstract

A method and system for providing a magnetoresistive sensor is disclosed. The method and system include providing a first pinned layer, providing a free layer having a length, and providing a first spacer layer disposed between the first pinned layer and the free layer. The first spacer layer has a first interface with the first pinned layer. The method and system also include providing a second pinned layer and providing a second spacer layer disposed between the free layer and the second pinned layer. The second spacer layer has a second interface with the second pinned layer. A direction of a current passed through the magnetoresistive sensor is through the first interface, through the second interface, and along at least a portion of the length of the free layer.

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