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Spin valve magnetoresistance element with improved response to magnetic fields

US9812637B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2016
Grant dateNov 7, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01F10/3268
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A spin valve magnetoresistance element has an even number of free layer structures for which half has an antiferromagnetic coupling and the other half has a ferromagnetic coupling with respect to associated pinned layers. The different couplings are the result of an even number different spacer layers having respective different thicknesses.

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