The objective of this program is to synthesize a thin film multilayer composite material with a magnetoresistive effect up to ten times the magneto-resistance ratio of permalloy material. A composite iron-chromium multilayer with 25% room temperature magnetoresistive ratio has been made by molecular beam epitaxy techniques. This program will build on that work, but will provide a soft magnetic composite material with low magnetostriction and temperature coefficient of resistance, which are essential for practical applications. The multilayers will be sputtered for fast turnaround, alloy composition control, and may result in rapid commercialization.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
8960023
Program Officer
Darryl G. Gorman
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1990-01-01
Budget End
1990-09-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1989
Total Cost
$49,978
Indirect Cost
Name
Nonvolatile Electronics Inc
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Eden Prairie
State
MN
Country
United States
Zip Code
55344