Patent ID: 6160687
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: B82Y,G11B

Abstract:
A method of forming an MR head, comprising the steps of:forming an MR element;depositing a first lead layer, the lead layer being electrically and physically connected to the MR element and providing an electrical path to the MR element;depositing a second lead layer over the first lead layer, the second lead layer terminating at a distance from the MR element such that no part of the second lead layer contacts the MR element and being electrically and physically connected with at least a portion of the first lead layer;depositing an insulation layer over the full length of the second lead layer and only over the second lead layer; anddepositing a gap layer over the MR element, at least a portion of the first lead layer, and the insulation layer, wherein the insulation layer has a thickness independent of the thickness of the gap layer.