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Data reader shield seed buffer

US9715892B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2016
Grant dateJul 25, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/3929
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data reader can be configured with at least a magnetoresistive stack contacting one or more magnetic shields. The magnetoresistive stack can be separated from a magnetic shield by a seed lamination on an air bearing surface with the seed lamination consisting of at least three sub-layers that are constructed with different material compositions.

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