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Magnetoresistive element

  • US 20030179071A1
  • Filed: 02/07/2003
  • Published: 09/25/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/15/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A magnetoresistive element comprising a substrate and a multi-layer film formed on the substrate, the multi-layer film comprising a tunnel layer and a pair of magnetic layers that sandwich the tunnel layer, wherein a resistance value changes with a relative angle formed by magnetization directions of the pair of magnetic layers, wherein a conductive layer is arranged between the substrate and the tunnel layer, and wherein the conductive layer is at least one selected from:

  • a) a conductor composed of at least one selected from Pt, Pd, Ag, Au, C, Si, Ge, Sn and Pb;

    b) an amorphous film;

    c) a microcrystalline film having an average crystal diameter of 5 nm or less; and

    d) a laminate including a Cu film and a non-Cu metal film.

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