New antiferromagnetic RuRhMn film and its application for spin-valves

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Araki, S [1 ]
Omata, E [1 ]
Sano, M [1 ]
Ohta, M [1 ]
Noguchi, K [1 ]
Morita, H [1 ]
Matsuzaki, M [1 ]
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[1] TDK Corp, Data Storage Components Business Grp, Nagano 38902, Japan
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10.1109/20.667771
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TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
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0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
We have successfully developed new RuRhMn antiferromagnetic (AF) films for spin-valves. The spin-valves with RuRhMn exhibit larger unidirectional anisotropy (Hua), higher blocking temperature (Tb), higher thermal stability and higher corrosion resistance than those with FeMn films. The MR ratio of 7.4% and Tb of 250 degrees C are obtained for glass/Ta(5)-NiFe(7)-Co(0.5)-Cu(3)-Co(2.5)-RuRhMn(10)-Ta(5), unit nm, spin-valve with Hua of 350 Oe. The rest potential of RuRhMn films is listed between one of NiFe and Co films and much better than one of FeMn films.
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页码:387 / 389
页数:3
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