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Thin film structure with controlled lateral thermal spreading in the thin film

US7869162B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2007
Grant dateJan 11, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2005/0021
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus includes a magnetic layer, a heat sink layer, and a thermal resistor layer between the magnetic layer and the heat sink layer. The apparatus may be configured as a thin film structure arranged for data storage. The apparatus may also include an interlayer positioned between the magnetic layer and the thermal resistor layer.

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