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Inductive write head for magnetic data storage media

US6190764A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 1998
Grant dateFeb 20, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/1186
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An inductive write head includes a first pole and a second pole that form a yoke having a write gap between the first pole and second pole. The second pole is formed of a particular Co.sub.100-a-b Zr.sub.a Cr.sub.b compound. More specifically, the second pole is formed where "a" is in the range of about 2 atomic percent to about 18 atomic percent, and "b" is in the range of about 0.5 atomic percent to about 6 atomic percent. The magnetic write element also includes a conductive coil which lies between the first pole and the second pole. The inductive write head also includes a first yoke pedestal attached to the first pole, and a second yoke pedestal attached to the second pole, with the write gap formed therebetween. Further, the first yoke pedestal has a pedestal width that defines the write element trackwidth and that is smaller than the pedestal width of the second yoke pedestal.

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