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Data reader with resonant tunneling

US9721596B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2015
Grant dateAug 1, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/398
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data reader may have an resonant tunnel structure disposed between first and second magnetic structures. The resonant tunnel structure can be configured with a spacer layer disposed between first and second barrier layers. The first barrier layer can have a first thickness that is smaller than a second thickness of the second barrier layers with the thicknesses each measured along a common plane to provide resonant tunneling for the data reader.

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