Method for providing a near-field transducer (NFT) for a heat assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) device

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PATENT NO 9881638
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14574188

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A method and system provides a near-field transducer (NFT) for a heat assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) transducer. The method and system include forming the disk of the NFT and forming the pin of the NFT. The disk is formed from a first material. The pin is formed from a second material different from the first material. The pin contacts the disk. At least a portion of the pin is between the disk and an air-bearing surface (ABS) location.

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WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES INC5601 GREAT OAKS PARKWAY SAN JOSE CA 95119

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Chen, Tsung Yuan San Ramon, US 26 1334
Hu, Yufeng Fremont, US 37 3340
Kirakosian, Armen Walnut Creek, US 7 24
Vossough, Kris Redwood City, US 7 45
Wang, Jinwen Pleasanton, US 15 801
Zhang, Xiaokai Dublin, US 8 5

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