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Ultra-short yoke length writer

US9349390B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2013
Grant dateMay 24, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/3123
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system provide a magnetic transducer having an air-bearing surface (ABS). The magnetic transducer includes a main pole having a pole tip, at least one auxiliary pole and at least one coil for energizing the main pole. The auxiliary pole(s) are adjacent to the main pole in a down track direction and recessed from the ABS. The coil(s) have a plurality of turns. At least one of the turns is between the auxiliary pole(s) and the ABS.

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