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 having opposing first and second pole sidewalls each extending at a continuous first taper angle to connect leading and trailing edges on an air bearing surface (ABS), the leading and trailing edges bisected by a longitudinal axis extending through the write pole and about which the first and second pole sidewalls are symmetrically aligned, the write pole adjacent a side shield configured with first and second shield sidewalls tapered to a shield tip on the ABS, the first and second shield sidewalls are non-perpendicular and non-parallel to the longitudinal axis, the shield tip positioned between the leading and trailing edges and being the closest point between the write pole and side shield on the ABS.