Process to make PMR writer with leading edge shield (LES) and leading edge taper (LET)

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8524095
APP PUB NO 20120125886A1
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12954485

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Methods for fabrication of leading edge shields and tapered magnetic poles with a tapered leading edge are provided. The leading edge shield may be formed by utilizing a CMP stop layer. The CMP stop layer may aid in preventing over polishing of the magnetic material. For the tapered magnetic poles with a tapered leading edge, a magnetic material is deposited on a planarized surface, a patterned resist material is formed, and exposed magnetic material is etched to form at least one tapered surface of the magnetic material.

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WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES INC5601 GREAT OAKS PARKWAY SAN JOSE CA 95119

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Hong, Liubo San Jose, US 77 5113
Liu, Fenglin Milpitas, US 25 603
Zhong, Qiping San Jose, US 14 143
Zhu, Honglin Fremont, US 25 1871

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