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Spin torque oscillator and magnetic recording apparatus

US8467149B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2011
Grant dateJun 18, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/1171
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a spin torque oscillator includes a field generation layer, a spin injection layer including a first layer and a second layer, and an interlayer interposed between the field generation layer and the spin injection layer, wherein the first layer is interposed between the second layer and the interlayer and includes a (001)-oriented Heuslar magnetic alloy or a (001)-oriented magnetic material having a body-centered cubic lattice structure.

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