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Layer for reducing magnetic field proximate a near-field transducer

US9786303B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2016
Grant dateOct 10, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2005/0021
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus comprises a magnetic pole and a near-field transducer positioned at or near a media-facing surface and is separated from the magnetic pole, the near-field transducer configured to generate a thermal spot. The apparatus further comprises a layer proximate the magnetic pole and the near-field transducer, and the layer is configured to reduce a magnetic field proximate a center of the thermal spot.

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