公开(公告)号：US20150200350A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-16

申请号：US14152899

申请日：2014-01-10

Applicant: Arman Hajati ,  Ut Tran ,  Darren Imai ,  Martin Schoeppler

Inventor： Arman Hajati ,  Ut Tran ,  Darren Imai ,  Martin Schoeppler

IPC: H01L41/053 ,  H01L41/25 ,  H01L41/33 ,  H01L41/047 ,  B06B1/06

CPC classification number: B06B1/0622 ,  B06B1/0688 ,  H01L41/098 ,  H01L41/313 ,  H01L41/331 ,  Y10T29/42

Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms to provide mechanical support for a micromachined piezoelectric transducer array. In an embodiment, a transducer array includes transducer elements each comprising a respective membrane portion and a respective supporting structure disposed on or around a periphery of that membrane portion. The transducer elements are initially formed on a sacrificial wafer, wherein supporting structures of the transducer elements facilitate subsequent removal of the sacrificial wafer and/or subsequent handling of the transducer elements. In another embodiment, a polymer layer is disposed on the transducer elements to provide for flexible support during such subsequent handling.

Abstract translation: 为微加工压电换能器阵列提供机械支撑的技术和机制。 在一个实施例中，换能器阵列包括换能器元件，每个换能器元件包括设置在该膜部分的周边上或周围的相应的膜部分和相应的支撑结构。 换能器元件最初形成在牺牲晶片上，其中换能器元件的支撑结构有助于随后去除牺牲晶片和/或随后处理换能器元件。 在另一个实施方案中，聚合物层设置在换能器元件上以在随后的处理期间提供柔性支撑。

公开(公告)号：US08834728B1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US13045394

申请日：2011-03-10

Applicant: Yufeng Hu ,  Shawn M. Tanner ,  Ut Tran ,  Zhongyan Wang ,  Mirzafer Abatchev

Inventor： Yufeng Hu ,  Shawn M. Tanner ,  Ut Tran ,  Zhongyan Wang ,  Mirzafer Abatchev

IPC: B44C1/22 ,  H01B13/00 ,  G11B7/1387 ,  G11B5/48

CPC classification number: G11B5/4866 ,  G11B7/1387

Abstract: A method provides an EAMR transducer. The EAMR transducer is coupled with a laser and has an ABS configured to reside in proximity to a media during use. The method includes providing an NFT using an NFT mask. The NFT resides proximate to the ABS and focuses the laser energy onto the media. A portion of the NFT mask is removed, forming a heat sink mask covering part of the NFT. Optical material(s) are deposited, covering the heat sink mask and the NFT. The heat sink mask is removed, providing an aperture in the optical material(s). A heat sink corresponding to the aperture is provided. The heat sink bottom is thermally coupled with the NFT. A write pole for writing to the media and coil(s) for energizing the write pole are provided. The write pole has a bottom surface thermally coupled with the top surface of the heat sink.

Abstract translation: 一种方法提供一种EAMR传感器。 EAMR传感器与激光器耦合并且具有被配置为在使用期间驻留在介质附近的ABS。 该方法包括使用NFT掩码提供NFT。 NFT靠近ABS，并将激光能量聚焦到介质上。 去除NFT掩模的一部分，形成覆盖NFT部分的散热掩模。 沉积光学材料，覆盖散热掩模和NFT。 去除散热掩模，在光学材料中提供孔。 提供对应于孔的散热器。 散热器底部与NFT热耦合。 提供用于写入介质的写入极和用于激励写入极的线圈。 写极具有与散热器的顶表面热耦合的底表面。

公开(公告)号：US08488272B1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-16

申请号：US13433587

申请日：2012-03-29

Applicant: Ut Tran ,  Zhigang Bai ,  Kevin K. Lin

Inventor： Ut Tran ,  Zhigang Bai ,  Kevin K. Lin

IPC: G11B5/127

CPC classification number: G11B5/315 ,  G11B5/1278 ,  G11B5/3116 ,  G11B5/3163 ,  Y10T29/49043 ,  Y10T29/49044 ,  Y10T29/49046 ,  Y10T29/49048 ,  Y10T29/49052

Abstract: A magnetic recording transducer includes a main pole including a nose portion, the nose portion terminating at an air-bearing surface (ABS). The magnetic recording transducer further includes at least one coil having a coil front distal from the ABS, and at least one side shield, the at least one side shield extending from at the ABS to not further than the coil front.

Abstract translation: 磁记录传感器包括一个主极，其包括一个鼻部，鼻部终止在空气轴承表面（ABS）处。 磁记录传感器还包括至少一个线圈，其具有远离ABS的线圈前端，以及至少一个侧屏蔽，所述至少一个侧屏蔽件从ABS延伸到不超过线圈前端。

公开(公告)号：US08077434B1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US11942113

申请日：2007-11-19

Applicant: Yong Shen ,  Lei Larry Zhang ,  Yingjian Chen ,  Ut Tran

Inventor： Yong Shen ,  Lei Larry Zhang ,  Yingjian Chen ,  Ut Tran

IPC: G11B5/147

CPC classification number: G11B5/1278 ,  G11B5/3116

Abstract: A method and system for providing a magnetic transducer having an air-bearing surface (ABS) are described. The magnetic transducer includes a base layer, a perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) pole on the base layer, an additional pole, a write shield, a write gap between the PMR pole and a portion of the write shield, and coil(s) that energize at least the additional pole. The base layer includes a first portion proximate to the ABS and a second portion recessed from the ABS. The first portion is nonmagnetic, while the second portion is magnetic. The PMR pole has a first front portion proximate to the ABS. The additional pole has a second front portion recessed from the ABS. At least a portion of the additional pole resides between the PMR pole and write shield. At least a portion of the write gap resides on the front portion of the PMR pole.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于提供具有空气轴承表面（ABS）的磁换能器的方法和系统。 磁换能器包括基层，基层上的垂直磁记录（PMR）极，附加极，写屏蔽，PMR极与写屏蔽的一部分之间的写间隙，以及线圈， 至少激励附加极点。 基层包括靠近ABS的第一部分和从ABS凹陷的第二部分。 第一部分是非磁性的，而第二部分是磁性的。 PMR杆具有靠近ABS的第一前部。 附加的杆具有从ABS凹入的第二前部。 附加极点的至少一部分位于PMR极和写保护罩之间。 写入间隙的至少一部分位于PMR极的前部。

公开(公告)号：US20090226135A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-10

申请号：US12454059

申请日：2009-05-12

Applicant: Ut Tran ,  Hamid Eslampour

Inventor： Ut Tran ,  Hamid Eslampour

IPC: G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/4232 ,  G02B6/422 ,  G02B6/4227 ,  G02B6/423 ,  H01S5/0224 ,  H01S5/02268 ,  H01S5/02272

Abstract: Optical components may be precisely positioned in three dimensions with respect to one another. A bonder which has the ability to precisely position the components in two dimensions can be utilized. The components may be equipped with contacts at different heights so that as the components come together in a third dimension, their relative positions can be sensed. This information may be fed back to the bonder to control the precise alignment in the third dimension.

Abstract translation: 光学部件可以相对于彼此精确地定位在三维空间中。 可以利用具有将二次元件精确定位的能力的接合器。 组件可以配备有不同高度的触点，使得当组件在第三维度中组合时，可以感测它们的相对位置。 该信息可以反馈到接合器以控制第三维度中的精确对准。

公开(公告)号：US20170062694A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US15353695

申请日：2016-11-16

Applicant: Dimitre Latev ,  Arman Hajati ,  Darren Todd Imai ,  Ut Tran

Inventor： Dimitre Latev ,  Arman Hajati ,  Darren Todd Imai ,  Ut Tran

IPC: H01L41/04 ,  B32B37/12 ,  H01L41/29 ,  B06B1/06 ,  H01L41/047 ,  H01L41/09

Abstract: Techniques and structures for providing flexibility of a micromachined transducer array. In an embodiment, a transducer array includes a plurality of transducer elements each comprising a piezoelectric element and one or more electrodes disposed in or on a support layer. The support layer is bonded to a flexible layer including a polymer material, wherein flexibility of the transducer array results in part from a total thickness of a flexible layer. In another embodiment, flexibility of the transducer array results in part from one or more flexural structures formed therein.

Abstract translation: 提供微机械传感器阵列的灵活性的技术和结构。 在一个实施例中，换能器阵列包括多个换能器元件，每个换能器元件包括压电元件和设置在支撑层中或支撑层上的一个或多个电极。 支撑层结合到包括聚合物材料的柔性层，其中换能器阵列的灵活性部分地来自柔性层的总厚度。 在另一个实施例中，换能器阵列的灵活性部分地由其中形成的一个或多个弯曲结构导致。

公开(公告)号：US08797686B1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US12978242

申请日：2010-12-23

Applicant: Zhigang Bai ,  Peng Luo ,  Shaoping Li ,  Ut Tran

Inventor： Zhigang Bai ,  Peng Luo ,  Shaoping Li ,  Ut Tran

IPC: G11B5/31 ,  G11B5/23

CPC classification number: G11B5/3163 ,  G11B5/1278 ,  G11B5/232 ,  G11B5/235 ,  G11B5/3116 ,  G11B5/315

Abstract: A magnetic recording transducer for use in a data storage device includes a writer pole with a ABS surface, trailing edge bevel and a trailing shield. The effective throat height of the writer main pole is reduced by the use two gap layers between the writer main pole and the trailing shield. A first gap layer is on and in contact with the writer pole trailing surface, and a second gap layer is on a section of the first gap layer on the writer pole trailing edge bevel, from a point removed from the ABS surface and absent from a part on a section of the first gap layer on the writer pole trailing edge bevel nearest the ABS. A method of fabricating the transducer is also provided.

Abstract translation: 用于数据存储装置的磁记录传感器包括具有ABS表面的写入极，后缘斜面和后屏蔽。 通过使用写主机和后盾之间的两个间隙层，减小了作者主极的有效喉部高度。 第一间隙层与写入器极后表面接触并接触，并且第二间隙层位于写入器极后缘斜面上的第一间隙层的一部分上，从从ABS表面移除的点不在 部分位于最靠近ABS的作者极后缘的第一间隙层的一部分。 还提供了制造换能器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08786983B1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13532658

申请日：2012-06-25

Applicant: Feng Liu ,  Zhanjie Li ,  Zhigang Bai ,  Ut Tran ,  Kevin K. Lin

Inventor： Feng Liu ,  Zhanjie Li ,  Zhigang Bai ,  Ut Tran ,  Kevin K. Lin

IPC: G11B5/17

CPC classification number: G11B5/17 ,  G11B5/3123

Abstract: A method and system provide a magnetic transducer having an air-bearing surface (ABS). The magnetic transducer includes a write pole and at least one coil. The write pole has a pole tip and a yoke. The coil(s) energize the write pole. The coil(s) include a plurality of turns a first distance from the pole and at least one additional turn a second distance from the pole. The first distance is different from the second distance. The at least one additional turn extends over at least part of two of the plurality of turns, has a length in a stripe height direction perpendicular to the ABS and has a height in a down track direction. The length is greater than the height.

Abstract translation: 一种方法和系统提供具有空气轴承表面（ABS）的磁换能器。 磁换能器包括写极和至少一个线圈。 写极具有极尖和轭。 线圈使写入极点通电。 所述线圈包括与所述极点第一距离的多个匝和距离所述极点至少一个第二距离的至少一个附加匝。 第一距离与第二距离不同。 所述至少一个附加转弯在所述多个匝中的两个匝中的至少一部分上延伸，具有垂直于所述ABS的条带高度方向上的长度，并且具有向下轨道方向的高度。 长度大于高度。

公开(公告)号：US08749790B1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US13314962

申请日：2011-12-08

Applicant: Shawn M. Tanner ,  Yufeng Hu ,  Ut Tran ,  Zhongyan Wang ,  Zhong Shi ,  Sergei Sochava

Inventor： Shawn M. Tanner ,  Yufeng Hu ,  Ut Tran ,  Zhongyan Wang ,  Zhong Shi ,  Sergei Sochava

IPC: G01N21/55

CPC classification number: G01N21/553 ,  G01N21/7703

Abstract: A structure for measuring energy absorption by a surface plasmon receptor or NFT on a waveguide comprises a first waveguide, a first input grating for coupling light comprising a first wavelength into the first waveguide, a first output grating for coupling light out of the first waveguide, a first plurality of surface plasmon receptors in cooperation with the first waveguide to receive light energy and located between the first input grating and the first output grating. The structure may further comprise a second waveguide, a second input grating for coupling light into the second waveguide, a second output grating for coupling light out of the second waveguide, a second plurality of surface plasmon receptors between the second input grating and the second output grating and in cooperation with the second waveguide to receive light energy, wherein the second plurality may be less than or greater than the first plurality.

Abstract translation: 用于测量波导上的表面等离子体激元受体或NFT的能量吸收的结构包括：第一波导，用于将包含第一波长的光引入第一波导的第一输入光栅，用于将光从第一波导耦合的第一输出光栅， 与第一波导协作以接收光能并位于第一输入光栅和第一输出光栅之间的第一多个表面等离子体激元受体。 该结构还可以包括第二波导，用于将光耦合到第二波导中的第二输入光栅，用于将光从第二波导耦合的第二输出光栅，在第二输入光栅和第二输出之间的第二多个表面等离子体激元 光栅并与第二波导配合以接收光能，其中第二多个可以小于或大于第一多个。

公开(公告)号：US08491801B1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-23

申请号：US13291702

申请日：2011-11-08

Applicant: Shawn M. Tanner ,  Yufeng Hu ,  Ut Tran ,  Zhongyan Wang

Inventor： Shawn M. Tanner ,  Yufeng Hu ,  Ut Tran ,  Zhongyan Wang

IPC: B44C1/22 ,  G11B5/127

CPC classification number: G11B5/3133 ,  G11B5/6088 ,  G11B2005/0021 ,  Y10T29/49032 ,  Y10T29/49048

Abstract: A method and system provides a near-field transducer (NFT) for an energy assisted magnetic recording (EAMR) transducer. The method and system include forming a sacrificial NFT structure having a shape a location corresponding to the NFT. A dielectric layer is deposited. A portion of the dielectric layer resides on the sacrificial NFT structure. At least this portion of the dielectric layer on the sacrificial structure is removed. The sacrificial NFT structure is removed, exposing an NFT trench in the dielectric layer. At least one conductive layer for the NFT is deposited. A first portion of the conductive layer(s) reside in the NFT trench. A second portion of the conductive layer(s) external to the NFT trench is removed to form the NFT.

Abstract translation: 一种方法和系统为能量辅助磁记录（EAMR）传感器提供近场换能器（NFT）。 该方法和系统包括形成具有对应于NFT的位置的形状的牺牲NFT结构。 沉积介电层。 电介质层的一部分位于牺牲NFT结构上。 至少该牺牲结构上介电层的这一部分被去除。 去除牺牲NFT结构，暴露电介质层中的NFT沟槽。 沉积至少一个用于NFT的导电层。 导电层的第一部分驻留在NFT沟槽中。 除去NFT沟槽外部的导电层的第二部分以形成NFT。