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Method for manufacturing magnetic recording medium and magnetic recording medium

US7223439B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2004
Grant dateMay 29, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/8408
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic recording medium and a method for manufacturing the same are provided, which provide high surface recording density and high recording/reading performance. The magnetic recording medium is manufactured by forming an intermediate protective layer between a continuous recording layer and a first mask layer, dividing the continuous recording layer to form divided recording elements, and then removing the first mask layer while leaving the intermediate protective layer on the top of the divided recording elements. Further, gaps between the divided recording elements are filled with a non-magnetic material before removing the first mask layer.

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