Method of manufacturing a magnetic read head
US9214172B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1114
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) read sensor having a tabbed AFM layer and an extended pinned layer and methods for making the same are provided. The TMR read sensor has an AFM layer recessed from the air bearing surface, providing a reduced shield-to-shield distance.
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