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

US7265950B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 2004
Grant dateSep 4, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2025

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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 (1), insulating layer (3) overlying the first ferromagnetic layer, and second ferromagnetic layer (2) overlying the insulating layer. The insulating layer has formed a through hole (A) 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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