This invention describes a novel tunnel magnetoresistive (TMR) deposition process that can
enhance the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of a TMR reader. A method of manufacturing a …

Various embodiments of the subject disclosure provide a double patterning process that
uses two patterning steps to produce a write structure having a nose shape with sharp …

CPC........... GIIB 5/3932 (2013.01); GIIB 5/3912 (2013.01)(57) ABSTRACT (58) Field of
Classification Search A magnetic read apparatus has an air-bearing Surface (ABS) None …

A write transducer for a disk drive magnetic head includes a ferromagnetic write yoke having
a write pole protruding towards an air bearing surface. The write transducer also includes a …

(57) ABSTRACT A magnetic read apparatus has an air-bearing surface (ABS) and includes
a read sensor and a rear magnetic bias structure. The read sensor includes first and second …

GIIB II/00(2006.01)(57) ABSTRACT GIIB 5/48(2006.01) GIB 5/27(2006.01) A heat assisted
magnetic recording (HAMR) writer is GI IB5/OO(2006.01) described. The HAMR writer is …

(57) ABSTRACT A heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) write appara tus is coupled
with a laser that provides energy. The HAMR write apparatus includes a pole, at least one …

The present disclosure provides for a magnetic writer pole for use in a hard drive. The
magnetic writer pole comprises a first bevel formed by a non-magnetic layer, the first bevel …

A method and system provide a magnetic transducer. The transducer includes a main pole,
a side gap, at least one coil, a side shield and at least one of a leading shield, a trailing …

(57) ABSTRACT A method and system provide a magnetic transducer having an air-bearing
surface (ABS). The method includes provid ing a first shield, a first read sensor, an …