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Magnetic devices having magnetic features with CMP stop layers

US7246424B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2004
Grant dateJul 24, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49224
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic device having a magnetic feature, the magnetic feature including a magnetic portion comprising a magnetic material, a region of non-magnetic material adjacent to the magnetic portion, and a stop layer disposed above the region of non-magnetic material, defining a planar upper boundary of the magnetic portion.

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