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Writer heater for thermal protrusion shape control in a magnetic writer

US7573682B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2005
Grant dateAug 11, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/607
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A transducing device having a storage interface surface includes a writer having a pole tip region, a coil having a width positioned around the writer, and a heating element. The heating element extends to near the storage interface surface. A portion of the heating element is at least as wide as the coil. The heating element heats the writer in response to current flow through the heating element.

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