Method of making a tunnel valve sensor with improved free...

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2006-08-08

2006-08-08

Cao, Allen (Department: 2652)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

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Magnetoresistive reproducing head

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07088561

ABSTRACT:
A tunnel junction having reduced free layer coercivity for improved sensitivity. The tunnel valve has a free layer that has been deposited in the presence of a nitrogen gas, which reduces the coercivity of the free layer, thereby improving the sensor's sensitivity and performance.

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