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Perpendicular magnetic head with side shield depth less than write gap film

US8437102B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2006
Grant dateMay 7, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/3163
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a magnetic head having a narrow track width and excellent in productivity for the purpose of realizing a disk storage unit having a large capacity. In a magnetic head having a plurality of flairs on a main magnetic pole, a side shield is formed via a non-magnetic film on both sides of the flair disposed close to an air bearing surface in such a fashion as to be aligned with the flair.

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