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Method and manufacture process for exchange decoupled first magnetic layer

US8697260B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2008
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/82
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A perpendicular magnetic recording medium having a dual-layer magnetic film is disclosed. The bottom layer is completely exchange decoupled, and the top layer contains a certain amount of exchange coupling optimized for recording performance. Preferably, the bottom magnetic layer contains stable oxide material (for example, TiO2) and other non-magnetic elements (for example, Cr). A method of manufacturing the media is also disclosed.

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