GMR enhancing seedlayer for self pinned spin valves
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1. A magnetic head, comprising:
- a seed layer structure comprising Al2O3, Ta, and NiFeCr seed layers;
an antiparallel (AP) pinned layer structure formed above the NiFeCr seed layer;
and a free layer positioned above the AP pinned layer structure.
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Abstract
A magnetic head includes a seed layer structure comprising Al2O3, Ta, and NiFeCr seed layers. An antiparallel (AP) pinned layer structure is formed above the NiFeCr seed layer. A free layer is positioned above the AP pinned layer structure.
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1. A magnetic head, comprising:
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a seed layer structure comprising Al2O3, Ta, and NiFeCr seed layers;
an antiparallel (AP) pinned layer structure formed above the NiFeCr seed layer;
and a free layer positioned above the AP pinned layer structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 19)
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13. A magnetic head, comprising:
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a seed layer structure comprising Al2O3, Ta, and NiFeCr seed layers;
an antiparallel (AP) pinned layer structure formed above the NiFeCr seed layer, wherein the AP pinned layers are constructed of CoFe and Co, wherein the pinned layer closest to the seed layer structure includes CoFe; and
a free layer positioned above the AP pinned layer structure. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A magnetic head, comprising:
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a seed layer structure comprising Al2O3, Ta, and NiFeCr seed layers;
an antiparallel (AP) pinned layer structure formed above the NiFeCr seed layer, wherein the AP pinned layers are constructed of Co and Co; and
a free layer positioned above the AP pinned layer structure.
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18. A head as recited in claim 18, wherein the head has at least a 10% higher positive magnetostriction over a head having a substantially similar structure except for the seed layers.
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