Four-point probe stand for magnetoresistance measurement of unpatterned sample

Abstract

Abstract An experimental stand for express diagnostics of multilayer spin tunnel structures has been developed. The current-in-plane tunnelling method (CIPT) requires no processing, is fast, and provides reliable data which are reflective of the deposition only. The stand is based on the four-probe method for measuring resistance at external alternating magnetic field. This technique can be applied after only a short processing route, thereby saving time and resources, and reducing the potential for damaging the junction.