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Magnetic recording head with protruding spin torque oscillator

US8139322B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2008
Grant dateMar 20, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2005/0002
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic recording head includes: a main magnetic pole; a laminated body; and a pair of electrodes operable to pass a current through the laminated body. The laminated body includes a first magnetic layer, a second magnetic layer, and an intermediate layer provided between the first magnetic layer and the second magnetic layer. A lamination direction of the laminated body is substantially parallel to a medium moving direction. In a first direction parallel to an air bearing surface and perpendicular to the lamination direction, the laminated body has a protruding portion that protrudes beyond an end of a surface of the main magnetic pole facing the laminated body.

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