Magnetic element with coupled side shield
US8760820B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01F10/3272
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A magnetic element may be constructed in accordance with various embodiments as a data reader. The magnetic element can have at least a magnetic reader that contacts a top shield and is separated from a side shield on an air bearing surface (ABS). The side shield may be antiferromagnetically coupled to the top shield via a coupling layer disposed between the top and side shields.
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