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CrB and CrMoB as third underlayer to refine grains

US7157161B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2004
Grant dateJan 2, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/656
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The Hr and SNR of a magnetic recording medium are increased and the signal pulse narrowed by employing a tri-layer underlayer structure containing Cr or a Cr alloy wherein the second underlayer contains Cr and B, the first underlayer preferably contains substantially pure Cr, and the third underlayer preferably contains a ternary alloy of Cr.

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