Seed structure for perpendicular magnetic recording media

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PATENT NO 9990940
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14586727

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A data storage medium having a seed structure formed of a first seed layer comprising a nickel alloy NiY, where Y is an element selected from Al, B, Fe, Nb, W, and Co, and a second seed layer represented by NiWAX, where A is an element selected from Al, B, Fe, Nb, and Co, and X is either B, Si, Ti, Nb, V, Cr, Ru, or an oxide, with the second seed layer being disposed on the first seed layer; and a magnetic recording layer above the seed structure. In addition, a method for manufacturing a data storage medium containing the aforementioned seed structure is also disclosed.

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WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES INC5601 GREAT OAKS PARKWAY SAN JOSE CA 95119

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Hong, Daehoon Fremont, US 7 9
Kang, Kyongha Fremont, US 6 95
Lo, Chester C H Milpitas, US 2 10
Vu, Sy San Jose, US 4 9

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