Patent ID: 7633711

Claim:
A magnetic write head for perpendicular magnetic recording, comprising: a magnetic write pole having a leading edge, a trailing edge and first and second laterally opposed sides, the write pole extending to an air bearing surface; and an electrically conductive write coil further comprising; a lower coil portion, constructed of a non-magnetic, electrically conductive material, formed below the write pole, the lower coil portion being separated from the write pole and extending laterally beyond the first and second laterally opposed sides of the write pole; an upper coil portion, constructed of a non-magnetic, electrically conductive material, formed above the write pole, the upper coil portion being separated from the write pole and extending laterally beyond the first and second laterally opposed sides of the write pole; and a connection stud connected with the upper and lower coil portions in a region laterally beyond one of the first and second sides of the write pole, the connection stud comprising a magnetic, electrically conductive material.