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Lateral spin valve reader and fabrication method thereof

US9812157B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2017
Grant dateNov 7, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2037

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

Abstract

A lateral spin valve reader and fabrication method thereof. The method includes forming an injector, a detector and a common channel layer that extends from the injector to the detector. The method also includes forming a first channel layer between the common channel layer and at least one of the injector or the detector with the first channel layer in contact with the common channel layer, thereby providing an interface between the first channel layer and the common channel layer.

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