Data writer with tapered side shield sidewalls

摘要

A data writer may be generally configured at least with a write pole that has a pole sidewall and a continuous first taper angle connecting leading and trailing edges. The write pole can be positioned adjacent to a side shield that is configured with first and second shield sidewalls tapered to a shield tip that is the closest point between the write pole and side shield.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising a write pole disposed between first and second side shields on an air bearing surface (ABS), the write pole and side shields being symmetrical about a longitudinal axis of the write pole bisecting trailing and leading edges of the write pole, each side shield comprising first, second, and third shield sidewalls, the first and second side shield sidewalls angled with respect to a write pole sidewall to meet at a shield tip, the shield tip oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis and positioned between the leading and trailing edges of the write pole proximal the write pole sidewall on the ABS.