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Method for producing magneto-resistive effect element, magnetic sensor, rotation-angle detection device

US9488702B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2014
Grant dateNov 8, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N50/10
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A magnetic sensor includes a plurality of magneto-resistive effect elements each configured by using a magneto-resistive effect film formed by laminating a pinned layer, a nonmagnetic layer, and a free layer in order from a side of a substrate. A first linear pattern is formed in a first portion on the substrate in a first direction. A second linear pattern is formed in a second portion on the substrate in a second direction. A magnetization direction of the first portion is different from a magnetization direction of the second portion. The magneto-resistive effect film is further formed on the substrate. Each of the plurality of magneto-resistive effect elements includes a pair of electrodes formed by the magneto-resistive effect film processed into a predetermined shape.

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