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Write head with coil structure aligned with yoke

US9286918B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2015
Grant dateMar 15, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/313
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A write head having a main pole having a pole tip proximate an air bearing surface (ABS), the main pole having a leading side and a trailing side. The write head also includes a yoke having a yoke tip recessed from the ABS, and a helical coil wrapped around the main pole and the yoke. The helical coil has a first turn with its front edge at least substantially aligned with the yoke tip.

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