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Magneto-resistive effect device of CPP type having shield layers coupled with ferromagnetic layers

US7974048B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 2007
Grant dateJul 5, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2005/3996
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a magneto-resistive effect device of the CPP (current perpendicular to plane) structure, having a magneto-resistive effect unit, and a first shield layer and a second shield layer located and formed such that the magneto-resistive effect unit is sandwiched between them, with a sense current applied in a stacking direction.

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