Magnetic write device including an encapsulated wire for assisted writing

摘要

A magnetic device includes a write element having a write element tip and is operable to generate a first field at the write element tip. A conductor is proximate the write element tip for carrying a current to generate a second field that augments the first field. An encapsulating layer is on at least one surface of the conductor, wherein the encapsulating layer is made of a material that increases a maximum sustainable current density of the conductor to greater than about 108 A/cm2.