Perpendicular magnetic recording head having a recessed magnetic base layer
US8077434B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B5/3116
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for providing a magnetic transducer having an air-bearing surface (ABS) are described. The magnetic transducer includes a base layer, a perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) pole on the base layer, an additional pole, a write shield, a write gap between the PMR pole and a portion of the write shield, and coil(s) that energize at least the additional pole. The base layer includes a first portion proximate to the ABS and a second portion recessed from the ABS. The first portion is nonmagnetic, while the second portion is magnetic. The PMR pole has a first front portion proximate to the ABS. The additional pole has a second front portion recessed from the ABS. At least a portion of the additional pole resides between the PMR pole and write shield. At least a portion of the write gap resides on the front portion of the PMR pole.
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