In this paper, realization process and electroplated copper and permalloy p
roperties are presented in order to fabricate micro-coils. RF electrical an
d magnetic characterizations of the first devices with 40 turns obtained fo
r low frequencies application are exposed showing an inductive behavior und
er 220 MHz (L = 320 nH) and a capacitive behavior above.
Experimental results are compared with calculations. A comparative magnetic
field measurement is performed using micro-coils and AMR. (C) 2001 Elsevie
r Science B.V. All rights reserved.