Spin valve transducer having partly patterned...

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2006-07-18

2006-07-18

Davis, David (Department: 2652)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

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Magnetoresistive reproducing head

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07079360

ABSTRACT:
In a spin value type transducer including two magnetic shield layers, a patterned magnetoresistance element is in direct contact with one of the magnetic shield layers. A permanent magnet layer and an electrode layer are formed on the sides of the patterned magnetoresistance element.

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