Integrated inductor having magnetic layer

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C257S528000, C257S532000, C257S533000, C438S003000, C438S329000, C438S381000, C336S223000, C336S232000, C336S233000

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06940147

ABSTRACT:
A dielectric layer is formed over a substrate comprising a semiconductor material. A magnetic layer is formed over the dielectric layer. The magnetic layer comprises an amorphous alloy comprising cobalt.

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