Magnetic element with top shield coupled side shield lamination
US8711526B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1171
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A magnetic element is generally provided that can be implemented as a transducing head. Various embodiments may configure a magnetic stack to be separated from a side shield lamination on an air bearing surface (ABS). The side shield lamination can be constructed to have a plurality of magnetic and non-magnetic layers each coupled to a top shield.
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