Patent ID: 9093104
Filing Date: 2015-07-28
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A method for forming a magnetic data storage media, the method comprising: forming a first layer to serve as a first template for growth of a plurality of magnetic active regions, wherein the first template comprises a crystalline material; forming a second layer that is continuous and disposed on at least a part of the first layer, the second layer to serve as a second template for growth of a non-magnetic region, wherein the second template comprises a non-crystalline material; patterning the second layer to define a first region of the second layer on a first portion of the first layer and a plurality of exposed regions of the first layer having exposed surfaces that are isolated from one another, wherein the first layer extends continuously between the plurality of exposed regions; forming a non-magnetic separator on the first region; and forming a plurality of magnetic active regions on the plurality of exposed regions.