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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 15, 2002
Filed:
Jun. 18, 1999
Bill W. Crue, Jr., San Jose, CA (US);
Zhupei Shi, San Jose, CA (US);
Lijun Tong, Fremont, CA (US);
Carlos Corona, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Read-Rite Corporation, Fremont, CA (US);
Abstract
A compact write element for magnetically recording data on a magnetic medium and methods for making the same. The write element includes a conductive shield layer, an insulating write gap layer, a pole pedestal, a coil, and a conductive pole layer, with some embodiments further including a backgap. The pole pedestal, coil, and in some embodiments the backgap, constitute a self-aligned array of components that may be formed with a single masking operation to allow for very tight tolerances between the components for a shorter yoke length. The pole layer of the present invention is substantially flat and parallel to the conductive shield layer, providing for a shorter stack height. The present invention includes incorporation of the compact write element in both a read/write head and a magnetic data storage and retrieval system.