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Tranny trouble?
My 97 Suburban K1500 4x4 with a 4l60e trans (183,000mi) seems to be developing issues.
When pulling a hill at about 45-50 mph, the trans seems to go in and out of overdrive.
Two weeks ago, i dropped the pan and changed the fluid (about 4.5 qts) and filter.
A week later, after driving about an hour, it shifted hard a few times from 1st to 2nd.
I stopped to check the fluid, which was full. When I drove away it shifted fine from then on.
Another week later (today), it shifted hard (1-2) after highway driving for about 30 min.
Once I stopped it was fine. After another highway run (an hour later), the check engine light came on (code p1870), and it shifted hard (1-2 only) until i stopped, since then it's been ok.
Any ideas?Last edited by getawaycars; 08-18-2010 at 07:16 PM.
08-19-2010, 09:54 AM #2yup. mine does the same thing. its because of a worn part that causes a slip. and when the computer detects the slip it goes into "limp mode" and thats shifting hard from 1-2.
I dont remember what tyhe worn part is called but i beleive it is the valve body1997 Chevy c1500
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4.3 Automatic (wish it was a 5 speed, but i'll get over it)
157k miles
08-19-2010, 10:42 AM #3A Code.....P1870......is telling you there's a Problem with the Control Valve Body in your Transmission.
Below is a G.M. Service Bulletin,that might apply to your Vehicle,
Harsh 1-2 Upshift, SES, MIL, or CEL Illuminated, DTC P1870 Set (Replace Valve Body)
1996 Buick Roadmaster
1996 Cadillac Fleetwood
1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade
1996-2000 Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette
1996-2000 Pontiac Firebird
1996-2000 Chevrolet and GMC Light Duty Truck Models
1996-2000 Oldsmobile Bravada
with 4L60-E Automatic Transmission (RPO M30)
Built Prior to January 15, 1999 (Julian Date 9015)
This bulletin is being revised to update the Parts Information
Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-07-30-023 (Section 07 -- Transmission/Transaxle).
.......Some customers may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and the Check Engine Light or Service Engine Soon indicator is illuminated.
.......Typically, these vehicles will have been driven more than 32,000 km (20,000 mi) before this condition occurs.
.......The scan tool may show a DTC P1870 set as a history code.
........A harsh 1-2 shift or DTC P1870, caused by wear in the control valve body, may be difficult to duplicate when the transmission temperature is below 93°C (200°F).
......The condition may be due to wear in the control valve body. This wear occurs in the bore that contains the TCC isolator and regulator valves, and results in poor, or no, TCC apply
......DTC P1870 is a type B code. The conditions for setting the P1870 DTC must occur on TWO CONSECUTIVE TRIPS (ignition cycles, with a drive cycle) before setting a P1870 history code.
......When the conditions for setting DTC P1870 are met (first trip), the PCM commands maximum line pressure and harsh 1-2 shifts are the result.
......This may result in a harsh 1-2 shift with no history code if the conditions for setting the DTC required for the second trip are not met, on two consecutive trips (Ignition cycles, with a drive cycle).
......When the conditions for setting the DTC are met, on the second consecutive trip, a DTC P1870 is stored as a history code.
......When the P1870 code is stored, the PCM will turn on the Service Engine Soon (SES), ......Check Engine Light (CEL), or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).
Install a control valve body with the revised TCC regulator and isolator valves. These valves are used in all transmissions produced after January 15, 1999 (Julian Date 9015), and all of the service parts currently available through GMSPO contain revised TCC regulator and isolator valves.
......If all of the following conditions are true, it is not necessary to rebuild the transmission or to replace additional transmission components beyond the control valve body.
.......Transmission operation is normal before the transmission reaches operating temperature, or before DTC P1870 is set (no slips, flares, or missing gears).
......The torque converter is not blue or overheated.
......The transmission fluid is not burned or has no burned odor.
......The transmission fluid pan contains no abnormal debris (clutch material, bronze, brass, or metal fragments).Last edited by 99'HEARTBEAT; 11-05-2010 at 04:09 PM.
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08-19-2010, 11:48 AM #4I think TransGo has a repair/updated part to fix this problem.
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95chevyk1500 - How long has yours been doing this?
'99 Heartbeat - thanks for the info
Has anybody tried Lucas Oil Trans Fix on this issue. Someone told me it fixed theirs.
08-20-2010, 06:43 AM #699 Heartbeat. THat is some great info!! To bad no light but hard 1-2 shift for me... We shall see.
And Getaway- I havent used it and some people have that have had luck. It all depends if something is gumming it up or if you need to replace the Valve body as the TSB mentions.Mike
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08-20-2010, 12:02 PM #7My truck does the same thing! it is a new transmission in there and has about 57,000 miles on it. the only time my 1st-2nd shift is smooth is if its not up to regular running temp or if i go up to 3000 RPMS it will shift smooth. i have been wondering what has been causing it to have that harsh shift. Very good info!!
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Antares World | Jeff Mullins |
Camille C | Marcelo Polanco |
City to City | Jerry Hollendorfer |
Cozi Rosie | John W. Sadler |
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I Love this 1958 video of old school Disney animators going outside to paint a tree (Thanks, Scott!)
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Amazing document of mid-century attitudes and approaches to painting and illustration. Watching them work is worth so much. I could watch that stuff all day. (and my output is entirely digital)
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Destruction, Looting Of Syria's Ancient Heritage Continues, Report Says
The upheaval in Syria has been going on for more than a year now, and in that time thousands of people have been killed, including many civilians and children. Syria's many ancient sites are also getting damaged. Previously, we've talked about how the Syrian army has shelled the ancient city of Palmyra and the Crusader castle Crac des Chevaliers. Both of these are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, of which there are six in the country.
A report by the Global Heritage Fund states that these and many other sites and museums, are getting damaged and looted in the chaos. Sites like Tell Sheikh Hamad, pictured above in this Wikimedia Commons image. This Assyrian town was inhabited for several centuries and archaeologists have found numerous cuneiform inscriptions there. Recently it became a battleground between the Syrian army and deserters. An Assyrian temple reportedly collapsed when it got hit by shellfire and the rest of the site likely suffered serious damage as well.
The medieval citadel of Hama has also been shelled, as can be seen in the video below.
Besides the fighting, historic sites are getting damaged by troops digging trenches, tanks rolling over fragile areas, and snipers building positions atop historic homes. Not even mosques have been safe, with several historic mosques suffering damage.
Looting is also a serious problem since members of museum staff are often not around to guard their collections due to the fighting. In Crac des Chevaliers, looters kicked out the staff at gunpoint and started digging.
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Tuni Sami Jun 8th 2012 2:37AM
This Citadel in the video above, called Qala'at al-Mudiq in Arabic, is actually in the Hama province and not in the city of Hama. It is a Mediaeval castle built on the site of the ancient acropolis of the Graeco-Roman city of Apamea, about 45 minutes north-west of the city of Hama. Right below Qala'at al-Mudiq are the less-than-half excavated ruins of Apamea, which has the longest Roman colonade in existence, well-preserved and famed for its spiral fluting columns. Let's hope these amazing ruins survive intact, otherwise it would be a tragedy for humanity.
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"We're almost looking at it as a puzzle; different pieces of the puzzle work for different operators," he explains. "We've got to make sure that we get all the pieces that we can kind of build puzzle A for this operator and puzzle B for that operator from a service offering and a support offering."
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"When we look at our safety metrics over the last 10 years, it's one-tenth of the safety incidence we had 10 years ago," Soubry says. "The number of incidence, the number of grievances we get from our union partners is down."
The factories don't have warehouses anymore. Instead of parts coming in on trucks from a couple hundred vendors and being put in a warehouse, they come straight in to staging areas on the shop floor. Walking through the St. Cloud facility it's clean and open and there are places clearly labeled for each part, each piece of equipment needed at each point along the manufacturing process. When you go out back, There are leftover shelves, benches cabinets, etc., that had been on the shop floor.
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I don't buy into the whole missing x amount of players before being a contending team. As long as you got a QB who can win with the last drive of a game (whether its using the clock in a winning performance or rallying to a game winning FG or TD) youre set. The rest is just luxury. It sounded like you guys wanted the Colts to spend 5 first round draft picks on DE, OLB, C, G, and WR before being ready.
What's then the missing piece!? In my oppinion its JUST COACHING. And i don't mean game time decision, throwing the red flag, going for i on 4 and 2 (Bill Bilicheck...). Its offseason/between sundays team building, character building, (monster building), detail orientation, buying into to the system etc. that creates playoff teams! I believe now its time for Pagano, Manusky, and Hamilton to prove their craft.
If the Colts dont make it two the next level (winning playoff games), it will be on the coaches, not whether or not the Colts used a first round draft pick on a center or guard or whatever.
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Ohh man, I would bestow my NBA knowledge upon you all, proving once and for all, that pairing JR Smith, Metta and Bargnani on the same team isn't a good thing.
Had we traded away Luck and kept Peyton, Bill Polian would have made a "Monster" as Pagano puts it with all those picks he would have accumulated
OMG... do you know how RARE those guys are!?!?!?!?!
We aren't getting a player like Megatron, Fitzgerald, AJ Green, or Randy Moss anytime soon. Our best hope os to develop our guys.
BTW, I don't think this trade is any good for the Browns. They got a bad value for the 3rd overall pick from last year, and Richardson is so damn talented. He was the best player skill player on their offense and maybe on their team.
They gave up on him in order too tank. Destroyed their lockeroom, and took the most talented playmaker of the team that would help develop their new qb they hope to get in the next draft.
And is not like Richardson alone would take them out of the top-6 in the draft. So I think it's a bad move for them as well.
I think the offense is almost there, we just need a receiver for the future. The defense is the most troublesome with no real pass rush, a still leaky secondary, and a defensive line in need of youth
BTW, it's awesome that a Madden trade like this happens in the NFL. Moves liek this draw interest from the fans. The NFL should rig the rules to allow more moves like this more often.
As I kept saying yesterday and i'm not sure if you guys saw this, if the Browns were having a fire sale, we should have traded the 1st for Haden
HELLS YEAH! BP is still the man! I would welcome him back with open arms if they ever decided to rehire him
@RobertItoh Peyton is so good that he would have masked the flaws of this team and carry them to the playoffs. but we would still have the same issues with stopping the run, runing the ball, soft coverages etc. We would only have fresh playmakers.
It's a lot better to find answers at our defense than hope that a once in 5 years player falls into our laps.
The reason I didn't mention the offensive line is because I think all we need is Thorton to replace McGlynn and a replacement for Satelle which Holmes might be the answer
@GregC @chewie_33 Saying that you can draft a guy in the 4th round that could give you the same production that Trent Richardson gave you is a lie.
@GregC @chewie_33 Getting a guy out of the street to run 1000 yards is a combination of talent, scheme, blocking etc.
@chewie_33 @RobertItoh besides we are seeing some signs of development. if he comes up big in this game, it could pay huge dividends
@chewie_33 @RobertItoh I don't think this is make or break for fleener. Clark didn't have amazing numbers till his 4th or 5th year
@chewie_33 @GregC Really? Alfred Morris, 2012, 6th round; Leon Washington, 2006, 4th round; Domanick Williams, 2003, 4th round; Mike Anderson, 2000, 6th round. Not common, but not impossible, and that´s without examining undrafted players (LeGarrette Blount, 2010; Chris Ivory, 2010).
I recommend the lecture of https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/06/21/how-predictive-are-rookie-running-back-statistics/.
Sadly, it stops just the year before Richardson was drafted, but based on his YPC, he would have been in the 3rd tier. The whole article is a very good read, but when it concerns the 3rd tier runners, the conclusion is that of all the backs with more than 100 carries and less than a 4.0 YPC, only Matt Forte can be considered good (I´d argue Spiller also qualifies), but look at the rest of them. Some are decent, some are barely serviceable, none is a game-changer, regardless of draft position.
@GregC @chewie_33 then why Montario Hardesty never established himself as a NFL player? As I said, there are way too many variables to determine sucess in the nfl
@chewie_33 @GregC oh sure. but Browns could have found that production anywhere last year.
@Kyle Rodriguez @RobertItoh THE RICHARDSON TRADE IS WRONG, WRONG, WROMG AND THATS A FACT! Come on Kyle post this and you;'ll get 1 ZILLION Page hits


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Elysian Beach Resort
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Day 4--St Thomas US Virgin Islands
... Croix, etc.). We also got a good look at Magen's Bay Beach, which is supposed to be one of the top ten beaches in the world. There were lots of iguanas in trees everywhere; they did not move an inch. One thing I liked was the vendors along the tour stops were not in-your-face constantly trying to get you to buy their goods. We took a lot of pictures and had the importance of these sites and beautiful views explained at each stop. After ...
Champagne and Fish
Well today was St Thomas, U S Virgin Islands.
Woke up at 6am and nothing but sea, by 7.30 we were docked and ready to roll, ....so I turned over and went back to sleep! This is such a tiring holiday.
I finally got up about 8.30 and ...
British Virgin Isles
... snorkel site with a long wall and many beautiful fish and 4 caves that were old pirates treasures stashes (so the story goes- but nothing there now) after that we headed for the island of Jost Van Dyke about 12 miles away, "Persephone walked away from us in the light wind and our first choice anchorage was very rolly so we moved to the "Capital" Great Harbour it holds about 200 of the 240 population of the island, A stunning place really ...
Tortola and Jost Van Dyke
... some russeling comes out with a hen in his hand shouting "shut up you skunt ass chicken" and giving it a good whack to the leg. I was at home in great harbour after being told they would be an hour or so after about 4 hours Mark shouts up to the window that he has two and they are in the cardboard beer box so we put them in the coop in the dark with a tiny torch up the the undergrowth. I've definently got over any fears of bugs, mongoose, cockroaches since I got ...
2 weeks and no update?
... into a pool. A few of us even swum to a nearby island to check out a reef. I don't think I ever swam that far in the ocean before. We did have Willie the bulldog keeping watch for Bull Sharks though.
After a few hours there, we decided to head for Jost Van Dyke, which is an island in the British Virgin Islands. We weren't supposed to be there without passports, and Mike the captain, was ...
Historical Traveler Reviews Elysian Beach Resort East End
Terrible Terrible Terrible
My stay the Elysian was entirely disappointing. The advertising on the internet made it sound like a world class resort and that was what I was expecting, but boy was I mistaken. The check-in took over an hour.
Know before you go
Let's start with credibility. I am a fouteen year flight attendant. I have lived in and out of hotels for a large chunk of my life and I know what to expect. This resort has some issues. First and foremost please pay close attention to what building they have you booked in. They put us in a room that was at the very back of the resort facing the back of another building. If you are handicapped, elderly, with small children, or generally out of shape, this place is not for you. The buildings are scattered and if you are at the back you will contend with about 5 sets of steep stairs not to mention the uphill climb. I would say this would be a safety hazard for most. The room itself was very stinky smelling of mold, we had hoped that after the a/c was running for a while the smell would disappear, or at least lessen but we were mistaken. The other posts were right about the front desk service and I expected that when I went so we were prepared to be on our own. It was a good thing! Now the beach, was very small but we didn't have any problem with crowds so that was a plus. I will tell you though, take water shoes because it is very rocky. The pool was nice but the security guard boardered on harrassment even to registered guests.All in all, when we go back we will probably see about staying over on St. John instead, it is beautiful and much less industrial. Would be worth the extra expense.
A Fairytale Experience
I know a lot may change in the 9 years since our stay, but I feel compelled to write this after running across this website.My husband and I were married at the Elysian 9 years ago. It still doesn't seem like it really happened, but seems more like the best dream I ever had. We were treated like royalty from the moment we stepped foot on the premises. I have never in my 39 years experienced that way before or after. I won't list the many, many examples I could give of the extraordinary treatment we received from the entire staff at the Elysian Resort. From Vida, the wedding coordinator, to the front desk to the manager, to everyone inbetween, it was a true fantasy vacation and wedding.We hope to return again soon - possibly for our 10 year anniversary, and I can't wait!!I can't express how deeply I recommend this resort, and if you are planning a wedding, this is the IDEAL place to have it. Our wedding was just the two of us and it was breathtaking. We have beautiful pictures and a video of the entire thing that we deeply treasure to this day. When we returned home, we had a big reception (with the tropical theme setting) for all our friends and family. We had not been home two hours before the wedding coordinator called us to make sure we had a great time and had returned home safely.Don't hesitate for a moment on this one. It's an absolute 'GO'! Have a wonderful time!
Wonderful resort
This resort turned out to be more than I expected. Rooms were clean, towels abundant and no problems with water temperature or flow. View was lovely although no sunsets as you face south/south-east, but most night we were already at dinner. The front desk did botch our boat rental plans and seemed indifferent when confronted-the old "no problem" stereotype. The resort is perfectly situated near several good restaurants(Seafood Jungle, East End, Duffy's-fun drinks,bar food) and has the good fortune to have a new chef, Kevin, creating masterpieces at the new restaurant on site, "Robert's". The food is innovative and he will come out and take the time to create individualized sauces, salads etc to meet your needs. He and his comrades create a Cheers-like atmosphere which made us feel right at home. Bartender Paige is a master bartender-loved that after-dinner shot whatever was in it!! Bonnies by the sea is also on site for less impressive, rubbery food-service is SLOW. But you can get decent fries and cold drinks during the day when your're on the white, white beach. You are only 5 minutes by taxi from Red Hook to catch all the ferries, plus the resort runs several day trips with special deals that include meals and ferries. Shopping in Charlotte-Amalie is about 30 min by taxi-anywhere from $7-9 per person each way. The spa, watersports etc are extra if you want to use them-buy and bring your own snorkeling gear here in the states-it's worth lugging them. All-in-all I found the actual resort to be a true island paradise with all its crisp landscaping, varied vegitation and loved the unobtrusive safety precautions (guards, gates, keys).
The elysian was a great experience. As far as service is concerned, it could have been better, but in general the people of St.Thomas are very laid back and not in a hurry unless they are driving ;)The resort had two restaurants, one was a full service restaurant while the other (Bonnies) was more like a shack on the beach where you could grab quick lunches or get some drinks to bring on the beach. As far as the beach was concerned it had nonmotorized water sports. The beach itself was beautiful and unlittered. It was not too large, but it wasn't very crowded which allowed everyone to have a space of their own. One issue with the beach was that going into the water could be a bit painful because of all the rocks on the edge of the water. I read on another website to bring water shoes (or river sandals which I bought for a steal at Old Navy), which I did and I didn't even notice. The room was clean and very bright and sunny. The maid service was exceptional and I had clean towels everyday. Also as far as the beach towels are concerned, they present you with one for each guest during your check in and you are allowed to switch them as often as you please for new ones at the front desk. In general, I must say that our stay at the Elysian was definitely worth it!!! :)
Loved the Elysian, did not care for the front desk
From one paradise to another, the Elysian is an extremely beautiful location for rest and relaxation. The beaches offers immaculately crystal clear, blue water. The only area of improvement needed at this world class resort is the front desk service. Cendant Corporation would do itself a great service by making sure that customers and guests receives the best welcome service possible upon arrival and departure. It offers great value compared to other world class luxury resorts.
Great Stay at the Elysian
My three girlfriends and I stayed here in mid March and found the Elysian to be a wonderful place to stay in St Thomas. The resort is very kept up, our room was very clean and modern, the pool was great and the service was OK. The beach is nothing special and is rocky. After going to many beaches on St Thomas (Magens Bay, Sapphire Beach, Secret Harbor) we found St John (Trunk Bay) to be among the best. Also, on your trip do go to Virgin Gorda, it is beautiful. DO NOT go on a Limnos boat tour. You will be on Virgin Gorda for approximately 45 minutes, snorkle in a cave for about another 30 minutes and be on the boat for about 6 hours. Instead, go on an all day excursion to Virgin Gorda or Jost Van Dyke (both beautiful places.) Back to the Elysian, the location is perfect. It is a four dollar cab ride to Red Hook where all the ferries are and of one of the best ice cream parlors that I have ever been to, Coldstones. Duffys and East End Cafe both in Red Hook were OK places to eat. DO NOT waste your money at Bonnies by the Sea! The food was terrible! Even simple dishes that you wouldn't think anyone could mess up (pizza, chicken tenders, shrimp scampi) were disgusting. Also, Bonnie isn't a very pleasant woman. The other restaurant was nothing special for the prices, but they did have good pina coladas. In all, the Elysian was great choice.
The best place to be
My husband and I had the pleasure once to spend five wonderfull nights at this resort a few years back. The price was right so we decided to check it out. What a lovely surprise. It's nestled away from the busy downtown area. Secluded and very private, we felt as if we stepped into a paradise made for us. The rooms were lovely and the staff warm, friendly and very laid back. You can not help but relax in this environment. We found the beach and pool areas to be quite emaculant. Being a motel manager in a beach resort area once i am a tough critic. They are also environmentaly friendly. If I only had one more week to live, it would be definatly at this spectacular resort with family and friends. If you want to take a slow pace, relax and regroup, this is the space in which to do it!!!!! thumbs up all the way! My thank yous to the entire staff for making it so wonderfull. We shall never forget you!!! Mr. & Mrs. Mark Ross
The Elysian was nice Except for...
I visited January 10, 2003
I loved everything about the Elysian, except the service at the front desk. The girls at the desk was a bit rude when checking in and out. Their attitude made it a bit uncomfortable to ask questions too. The food was good. But if you need any Island dish, venture out into the nearby town (Smith Bay). Our room was very clean and spacious as expected. The courtyard was well taken care of. Easy beach access. Very quiet and private. I wouldn't mind visiting again.
Read This Before You Book
To say that the Elysian has bad service would be to imply it has any at all. If you like hot water, towels and front desk help that will acknowledge your presence, go somewhere else. Truly, we had no towels in our room. If a three star resort is not going to offer towels, I really feel they should mention that BEFORE you arrive. On the matter of the hot water, we tried endlessly to get someone to investigate the probelm. Several people said they would send someone up to the room, while others at the front desk simply hung up on us. When I went over to explain the matter, the woman at the desk look at me blankly without acknowledging in anyway she had heard me. The problem was never resolved, and even in the islands, a cold shower is cold! Also, the phone in our room didn't work, but since no one at the front desk seemed to notice me, I just walked in and used theirs. By the way, any travel guide that says anything there is complimentary is incorrect. Health club, spa and beach gear (snorkeling etc) were all outrageously priced.


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Patent ReferencesLow resistance magnetic tunnel junction device with bilayer or multilayer tunnel barrier Tunneling magnetoresistance transducer and method for manufacturing the same Tunnel magnetoresistance effect element Method of fabricating a spin valve/GMR sensor having a synthetic antiferromagnetic layer pinned by Mn-alloy Method of making a tunnel junction sensor with a smooth interface between a pinned or free layer and a barrier layer Current-perpendicular-to-plane read head with an amorphous magnetic bottom shield layer and an amorphous nonmagnetic bottom lead layer Method of depositing thin films for magnetic heads Patent #: 6759081 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 10977636 filed on 10/29/2004US Classes:29/603.14, Plural magnetic deposition layers29/603.12, With significant slider/housing shaping or treating29/603.16, Machining magnetic material (e.g., grinding, etching, polishing)29/603.18, By etching204/192.2, Ferromagnetic204/192.34, Ion beam etching (e.g., ion milling, etc.)360/324.11, Detail of pinned film or additional film for affecting or biasing the pinned film360/324.12, Detail of free layer or additional film for affecting or biasing the free layer360/327.22Using a soft adjacent layerExaminersPrimary: Tugbang, A. DexterAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesG11B 5/193C23C 14/48 DescriptionFIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe invention relates to the general field of magnetic read heads with particular reference to the formation and structure of AP1 in magnetic tunnel junctions. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The principle governing the operation of most magnetic read heads is the change of resistivity of certain materials in the presence of a magnetic field (magneto-resistance or MR). Magneto-resistance can be significantly increased by means of astructure known as a spin valve where the resistance increase (known as Giant Magneto-Resistance or GMR) derives from the fact that electrons in a magnetized solid are subject to significantly less scattering by the lattice when their own magnetizationvectors (due to spin) are parallel (as opposed to anti-parallel) to the direction of magnetization of their environment. The key elements of a spin valve are a seed layer on which is an antiferromagnetic layer whose purpose is to act as a pinning agent for a magnetically pinned layer. Next is a copper spacer layer on which is a low coercivity (free) ferromagneticlayer. When this free layer is exposed to an external magnetic field, the direction of its magnetization is free to rotate according to the direction of the external field. After the external field is removed, the magnetization of the free layer willbe at a direction, which is dictated by the minimum energy state, determined by the crystalline and shape anisotropy, current field, coupling field and demagnetization field. If the direction of the pinned field is parallel to the free layer, electrons passing between the free and pinned layers suffer less scattering. Thus, the resistance in this state is lower. If, however, the magnetization of the pinned layer isanti-parallel to that of the free layer, electrons moving from one layer into the other will suffer more scattering so the resistance of the structure will increase. A related effect to the GMR phenomenon described above is tunneling magnetic resistance (TMR) in which the layer that separates the free and pinned layers is a non-magnetic insulator, such as alumina or silica. Its thickness needs to be suchthat it will transmit a significant tunneling current. An MTJ (magnetic tunnel junction) is readily visualized by substituting a dielectric layer for the spacer layer described above for the GMR device. The principle governing the operation of the MTJ in magnetic read sensors is the change ofresistivity of the tunnel junction between two ferromagnetic layers when it is subjected to a bit field from magnetic media. When the magnetizations of the pinned and free layers are in opposite directions, the tunneling resistance increases due to areduction in the tunneling probability. The change of resistance is typically 40%, which is much larger than for GMR devices. FIG. 1 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a typical TMR structure. Seen there are substrate 11 on which lies seed layer 12 of a material such as NiCr or Ta. Antiferromagnetic layer 13, typically IrMn or PtMn between about 20 and 200Angstroms thick is next. Instead of a single pinned layer, a complex of three layers is commonly used. These are soft ferromagnetic layers 14 and 16 that are magnetized in mutually antiparallel directions and are separated by antiferromagnetic couplinglayer 15 (of a material such as CoFe). Conventionally, layers 14 and 16 are referred to as AP2 and AP1 respectively. Tunneling layer 17 rests on AP1 and is itself coated by free layer 18. Capping layer 19 completes the structure. For a TMR sensor, it is essential that AP1 provide a smooth surface for the barrier layer to grow on since a rough lead/barrier interface will usually cause high interlayer coupling and low breakdown voltage, especially for the thin aluminumoxide layer that is commonly used Conventional techniques, such as a plasma treatment of AP1, introduce new problems. In particular, although such treatment does provide a topographically smoother surface for the barrier layer to grow on, it can also disrupt the atomic orderingat the interface between AP1 and the barrier layer, resulting in a decrease in the TMR ratio. The present invention teaches how effective smoothing of the upper surface of AP1 can be achieved without any disruption of the atomic ordering at that surface. A routine search of the prior art was performed with the following patent references being considered as being of interest: Ishiwata et al., in "Tunneling magnetoresistance transducer and method for manufacturing the same", U.S. Pat. No. 6,452,204 (Sep. 17, 2002), teach the inclusion of a thin nitrided layer between the free and pinned layers. Childress, et al.,"Low resistance magnetic tunnel junction with bilayer or multilayer tunnel barrier", U.S. Pat. No. 6,347,049 (Feb. 12, 2002), teach a barrier layer that is made up of two or more separately deposited insulating layers while in "Method of making atunnel junction with a smooth interface between a pinned or free layer and a barrier layer", U.S. Pat. No. 6,655,006 (Dec. 2, 2003), Pinarbasi teaches smoothing of the surface onto which the barrier layer is to be deposited, by briefly exposing it tolow pressure oxygen. The following published articles were also found to be of interest: 1) K. Ohashi et al. "Low-Resistance Tunnel Magnetoresistive Head" IEEE Transactions On Magnetics, Vol. 36, No. 5, 2000, p 2549. 2) P. P. Freitas et al., "Spin-dependent Tunnel Junctions for Memory and Read-Head applications", IEEE Transactions On Magnetics, Vol. 36, No. 5, 2000, p 2796. 3) Dian Song et al., "Demonstrating a Tunneling Magneto-Resistive Read Head", IEEE Transactions On Magnetics, Vol. 36, No. 5, 2000, p 2545. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It has been an object of at least one embodiment of the present invention to provide a TMR read head an having improved barrier breakdown without performance loss. Another object of at least one embodiment of the present invention has been to provide a process for manufacturing said read head. Still another object of at least one embodiment of the present invention has been that said process not require significant changes to current processes for TMR read head manufacture. A further object of at least one embodiment of the present invention has been to enable performance tuning of the pinned layer and the barrier to be performed separately. These objects have been achieved by forming the AP1 layer from two or more layers. Each layer (except the uppermost one that will interface with the tunneling layer) is exposed to a low energy plasma for a short time before the next layer islaid down. This results in a smooth surface, onto which to deposit the tunneling barrier layer, with no disruption of the surface crystal structure. This leads to TMR devices with improved breakdown voltages. Additionally, the structure of the AFMlayer, as influenced by the AFM coupling layer, and the growth of the barrier layer, as modulated by the plasma treatment, can be independently adjusted, which means that both strong pinning and a smooth barrier can be simultaneously realized. A processfor manufacturing the device is described. Said process requires minimal changes to current manufacturing processes for TMR devices. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 shows a typical TMR device of the prior art. FIG. 2 illustrates a key step in the process of the invention. FIG. 3 shows the novel portion of the invented structure. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The basic requirements for TMR sensors are as follows: 1) Low areal resistance (RA). 2) High MR ratio 3) Magnetically soft free layer having low magnetostriction 4) Low interlayer coupling through barrier layer. 5) Strong pinned layer. To meet the requirement of low RA (less than 10 ohm.μm2), the tunnel barrier has to be very thin; for example, less than 8 Å for an alumina barrier. Two major issues related to thin barriers are 1) higher pinhole density may causestability problems for TMR sensors, and 2) large interlayer coupling may decrease the sensitivity of the TMR sensor. So it is essential to have a smooth underlying ferromagnetic layer on which to deposit the tunnel barrier layer. The present invention teaches how to achieve smoother barrier growth without sacrificing other requirements of the TMR sensor such as maintaining the atomic ordering at the interface between AP1 and the barrier layer. We will illustrate thestructure of the present invention though a description of a process for its manufacture. As this process description proceeds, the structure of the invention will also become clear. Referring initially to FIG. 1, the process of the invention begins with the provision of substrate 11 and depositing thereon seed layer 12. This is followed by the deposition of antiferromagnetic layer 13 on seed layer 12. Then, AP2 layer 14 isdeposited onto layer 13. AP2 has the form of a layer of magnetically soft ferromagnetic material and is magnetically coupled to layer 13. Its deposition is followed by the depositing onto it of antiferromagnetic coupling layer 15. Under prior art practice, AP1 would be deposited next as a single layer similar to AP2 in both composition and thickness. Instead, as a key novel feature of the invention, less than the intended final thickness of AP1 is laid down as layer 26(as can be seen in FIG. 2). Layer 26 is a magnetically soft material such as CoFe, NiFe, or CoNiFe and it is deposited to a thickness between about 5 and 40 Angstroms Typically, the top surface of layer 26 would have a surface roughness value of about 4to 8 Angstroms. In a second key step of the invention, the surface of layer 26 is exposed to a gaseous plasma whose low energy ions 27 bombard the surface of 26, thereby smoothing it. This smoothing action arises because the bombarding ions preferentiallyremoves the peaks. To ensure little or no change in the mean thickness of 26, the energy of the bombarding ions is kept to less than about 50 volts and the duration of exposure to the plasma is kept to less than about 100 seconds. The bombarding ions can beprovided through conventional sputtering (DC or RF) or by means of an ion beam. At the conclusion of the plasma treatment, the surface roughness of layer 26 will have been reduced to less than about 2 Å Referring next to FIG. 3, the formation of AP1 is completed with the deposition onto plasma smoothed surface 31 of additional magnetically soft material layer 36. Layer 36 could be any of CoFe, NiFe, or CoNiFe and it is deposited to a thicknessbetween about 5 and 40 Angstroms. It is also possible, in the general case, to form AP1 out of three or more layers, with each successive layer except the last being given a plasma smoothing step prior to the deposition of the next layer. Regardless ofhow many layers are used to form AP!, its total thickness should be between about 10 and 80 Angstroms. Note, too, that different materials may be used for the various sub-layers making up AP1. The process concludes with the deposition of tunnel barrier layer 17 onto AP! followed by the deposition of free layer 18 and capping layer 19. It should be noted that the key feature of exposure to a plasma can be done in the same chamber asthe formation of the barrier layer through oxidation. Similarly, all annealing ateps that are part of the overall process can be kept the same. Thus, the invention requires that no changes be made to the process flow and related process relative tocurrent practice. Another advantage of the new TMR structure is that the structure of the AFM layer, as influenced by the AFM coupling layer, and the growth of the barrier layer, as modulated by the plasma treatment, can be independently adjusted, which means thatboth strong pinning and a smooth barrier can be simultaneously realized. Confirmatory Results We present below some experimental data that confirm the effectiveness of the invention: The properties of a 0.6 μm circle device having a TMR structure of A or B below were compared in TABLE I: TABLE-US-00001 TABLE I A)Seed layer\Antiferromagnetic layer\CoFe\Ru\CoFe\AlOx\CoFe\NiFe\Capping layer. B)Seed layer\Antiferromagnetic layer\CoFe\Ru\CoFe\PT\CoFe\AlOx\ CoFe\NiFe\Cap Sample RA dR/R Hin (Oe) HBD (%) A 3.7 19.1% 47 40 B 3.9 18.3%25 53 where PT = plasma treatment; HBD = percentage of devices having breakdown voltage higher than 0.6 volts of the total number of measured devices. Breakdown measurement was performed on 0.3 μm circle devices. These improved junction properties indicate smoother barriers and less pinhole density. In TABLE II, the properties of 0.6 μm circle devices with TMR structure of C) and D) are similarly compared: TABLE-US-00002 TABLE II C)Seed layer\Antiferromagnetic layer\CoFe\Ru\CoFe\AlOx\CoFe\NiFe\Capping layer. D)Seed layer\Antiferromagnetic layer\CoFe\Ru\CoFe\PT\AlOx\CoFe\NiFe\Cap Sample RA dR/R Hin (Oe) C 2.5 17.4% 75 D 2.2 12.6% 19 This confirms that, in the absence of a smoothing process for the AP1 multilayer structure, the associated atomic disorder causes a decrease in the MR ratio. Other References
Field of SearchWith significant slider/housing shaping or treatingDepositing magnetic layer or coating Plural magnetic deposition layers With etching or machining of magnetic material Machining magnetic material (e.g., grinding, etching, polishing) By etching Ferromagnetic Specified deposition material or use Ion beam etching (e.g., ion milling, etc.) Having one film pinned (e.g., spin valve) Detail of pinned film or additional film for affecting or biasing the pinned film Detail of free layer or additional film for affecting or biasing the free layer Using a soft adjacent layer |


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