Method for making ultra-narrow read sensor and read transducer device resulting therefrom

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13929633

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Disclosed are methods for making ultra-narrow track width (TW) read sensors, and read transducers incorporating such sensors. The methods utilize side-wall line patterning techniques to prepare ultra-narrow mill masks that can be used to prepare the ultra-narrow read sensors.

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WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES INC3355 MICHELSON DRIVE STE 100 IRVINE CA 92612

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Gao, Wei Fremont, US 459 3897
Li, Guanxiong Fremont, US 28 1635
Mao, Ming Dublin, US 99 3859
Miao, Lingyun Fremont, US 22 214
Roy, Anup G Fremont, US 13 908
Su, Wencheng Cupertino, US 10 323
Sun, Hai Milpitas, US 53 3212
Wang, Miao San Jose, US 160 792
Yang, Xiaoyu Union City, US 121 1300
Yuan, James Fremont, US 23 281
Zhang, Wei Fremont, US 2625 19909
Zhang, Zhihong Fremont, US 90 2351

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