Patent ID: 6133732
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: B82Y,G01R,G11B,H01F,Y10T

Abstract:
A multi-layer structure comprising:an antiferromagnetic layer;a pinned magnetic layer in contact with said antiferromagnetic layer; andan additional layered region in contact with said pinned magnetic layer so that said pinned magnetic layer is sandwiched between said antiferromagnetic layer and said additional layered region,wherein said pinned magnetic layer includes at least one selected from the group consisting of Co-based materials, Ni-based materials, Fe-based materials and alloys thereof, andwherein said additional layered region includes at least a first layer made of at least one material selected from the group consisting of amorphous magnetic materials, CoFeB, CoZrMo, CoZrNb, CoZr, CoZrTa, CoHf, CoTa, CoTaHf, CoNbHf, CoHfPd, CoTaZrNb, and CoZrMoNi.