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Apparatuses and methods including magnetic layer oxidation

US9299380B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2013
Grant dateMar 29, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01F10/123
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided herein is a method including oxidizing tops of features of a patterned magnetic layer to form oxidized tops of the features; removing an excess of an applied first protective material down to at least the oxidized tops of the features to form a planarized layer; and applying a second protective material over the planarized layer.

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