Method for fabricating a spacer layer for a magnetoresistive element

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7595967
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10936172

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A method and system for manufacturing a spacer layer in a magnetoresistive element are described. The spacer layer resides between a free layer and a pinned layer. The method and system include providing a first metallic layer and oxidizing the first metallic layer in a first environment including at least oxygen and a first gas inert with respect to the first metallic layer. The method and system further include providing a second metallic layer and oxidizing the second metallic layer in a second environment including at least oxygen and a first gas inert with respect to the first metallic layer.

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WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES INC5601 GREAT OAKS PARKWAY SAN JOSE CA 95119

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Moon, Ki-Seok Pleasanton , US 1 150
Park, Chang-Man Mountain View , US 19 1226

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