Magnetoresistive head having magnetic yoke and giant magnetoresistive element such that a first electrode is formed on the giant magnetoresistive element which in turn is formed on the magnetic yoke which acts as a second electrode

摘要

A magnetoresistive head comprising, a magnetic yoke defining a magnetic gap for guiding signal magnetic fields from a recording medium at the air-bearing surface, a giant magnetoresistive element magnetically coupled with the magnetic yoke at a position remote from the air-bearing surface, and means for supplying a sense current in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surface of the giant magnetoresistive element.