Abstract
This paper discusses miniaturization and the sensitivity of a high-frequency carrier-type thin-film magnetic field sensor. We examined a lift-off process as fabrication process instead of ion-milling process to obtain an even edge and higher sensitivity when the sensor is miniaturized. Then, we used a thin conductive interlayer to control the domain structure and demonstrated high sensitivity. The sensor dimensions were miniaturized to 3 μm wide, 1 μm thick and 1 mm long. In this instance, an impedance change of 3 Ω against external dc field was obtained. Moreover, a gain of 150 kΩ/T was achieved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2042-2044 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | IEEE Transactions on Magnetics |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 4 I |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 Jul |
Event | 8th Joint Magnetism and Magnetic Materials -International Magnetic Conference- (MMM-Intermag) - San Antonio, TX, United States Duration: 2001 Jan 7 → 2001 Jan 11 |
Keywords
- Domain structure
- High-frequency carrier-type thin-film magnetic field sensor
- Laminated sensor
- Lift-off