Magnetic read head with antiferromagentic layer

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PATENT NO 9830936
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14943211

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A tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) read sensor having a tabbed AFM layer and an extended pinned layer and methods for making the same are provided. The TMR read sensor has an AFM layer recessed from the air bearing surface, providing a reduced shield-to-shield distance.

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WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES INC5601 GREAT OAKS PARKWAY SAN JOSE CA 95119

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Bertero, Gerardo A Redwood City, US 48 1433
Chien, Chen Jung Mountain View, US 13 21
Diao, Zhitao Fremont, US 47 2828
Leng, Qunwen Palo Alto, US 57 3352
Li, Shaoping San Ramon, US 105 3700
Mallary, Michael L Sterling, US 55 1570
Mao, Ming Dublin, US 99 3859
Roy, Anup G Fremont, US 13 908
Wang, Ling San Ramon, US 287 4025
Xiao, Rongfu Dublin, US 67 1865
Zhang, Zhihong Fremont, US 90 2351
Zheng, Yuankai Fremont, US 111 2192

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