TAMR structure with HDI sensor for head-disk interference and temperature rise sensing

摘要

A DFH (dynamic fly height) equipped TAMR (Thermal Assisted Magnetic Recording) write head uses optical-laser excited surface plasmons to locally heat a magnetic recording medium so that writing is enabled, while a DFH heater allows the head to fly very close to the magnetic medium. The write head includes an integral HDI sensor with a narrow track width for high spatial resolution. The HDI sensor is calibrated to obtain a relationship between its resistance and heater power. When the TAMR head is operated, measurement of high frequency voltage across the HDI sensor as a function of heater power indicates impending touchdowns, while use of the calibrated resistance curve enables the sensor to monitor temperature variations within components of the TAMR write head.