Electrical resistors – Resistance value responsive to a condition – Magnetic field or compass
Patent
1996-08-26
1998-08-11
Wong, Peter S.
Electrical resistors
Resistance value responsive to a condition
Magnetic field or compass
324252, 360113, 427130, H01L 4300, G01R 3302, G11B 539
Patent
active
057932794
ABSTRACT:
A method for maximizing the interfacial properties of magnetoresistive sensors, such as spin valve and GMR sensors used in storage devices, comprises selecting the materials for ferromagnetic layers and for electrically conductive spacers that are interposed between the ferromagnetic layers. The electronegativities of the selected materials are substantially matched so that an absolute value of the differences in electronegativities is minimized. The conductive spacer material provides a relatively low resistivity and a large mean free path. The sensors experience greater chemical and thermal stability, are corrosion resistant, and realize an increased signal output.
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Kallman Nathan N.
Patel Rajnikant B.
Read-Rite Corporation
Wong Peter S.
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