EXCHANGE ENHANCED CAP MANUFACTURED WITH ARGON AND OXYGEN IMPLANTATION

摘要

A magnetic media having a novel cap layer that allows the cap layer having improved exchange coupling and reduced thickness. The cap layer is doped with a non-reactive element such as Ar, Kr, Xe, Ne or He preferably Ar. This doping reduces increases exchange coupling and reduces the dead layer, allowing the cap layer to be made thinner for reduced magnetic spacing and improved data recording performance.

主权项

1. A magnetic media, comprising:
a magnetic recording layer; and a cap layer formed over the magnetic recording layer, at east a portion of the cap layer being doped with a non-reactive element.