Patent ID: 6204999
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A write head including a first pole and write gap, at least a portion of the write gap being on a portion of the first pole, the write head comprising:a coil layer including a plurality of turns on the write gap and having a first profile, each of the plurality of turns being separated by a pitch, each of the plurality of turns having a top and a bottom, the top and the bottom of each of the plurality of turns defining a top surface and a bottom surface for the coil layer;an insulating layer covering the coil layer and having a second profile substantially conforming to the first profile of the coil layer; anda second pole above the insulating layer, a portion of the second pole having a lower surface, the lower surface substantially conforming to the first profile of the coil layer such that a portion of the second pole extends between the top surface and the bottom surface of the coil layer and lies between a portion of the plurality of turns.