Magnetic writer for patterned stack with increased write field
US8339735B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B5/82
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A magnetic writer writes to a magnetic medium including a plurality of tracks that each includes a plurality of isolated magnetic elements for storage of information. The magnetic writer includes a write element having a write element tip having a leading edge, a trailing edge, and first and second side edges extending between the leading edge and the trailing edge. A side shield is proximate the first side edge and no shield is proximate the second side edge.
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