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Magnetoresistive element and manufacturing method thereof

US9620561B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2015
Grant dateApr 11, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N50/10
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a magnetoresistive element is disclosed. The magnetoresistive element includes an underlayer containing aluminum (Al), nitrogen (N) and X. The X is an element other than Al and N. A first magnetic layer is provided on the underlayer. A nonmagnetic layer is provided on the first magnetic layer. A second magnetic layer is provided on the nonmagnetic layer.

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