Self-pinned CPP magnetoresistive sensor

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2007-05-29

2007-05-29

Watko, Julie Anne (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Head

Magnetoresistive reproducing head

Reexamination Certificate

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10280778

ABSTRACT:
A charge-perpendicular-to-plane self-pinned magnetic tunnel junction sensor is provided. Additionally, a disk drive using a charge-perpendicular-to-plane self-pinned magnetic tunnel junction sensor as the read element is provided.

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