Probe and a cantilever formed with same material

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1997-01-21

1999-09-28

Cabeca, John W.

Dynamic information storage or retrieval

Specific detail of information handling portion of system

Mechanical modification or sensing of storage medium

369126, 250306, G11B 900, G02B 2100

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059599570

ABSTRACT:
A probe has a metal tip on a cantilever. A diffused layer made from a metal silicide is formed at an interface between the tip and the cantilever. In the diffused layer, a material for forming the cantilever and a material for forming the tip are diffused.

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