摘要:
The magnetic head includes a second magnetic shield that is fabricated in a deposition process. The present invention therefore does not require the deposition of the electrically conductive seed layer. In a preferred embodiment, the deposited second magnetic shield is comprised of cobalt zirconium tantalum (CZT). Because the CZT material is relatively soft, it is preferably deposited within an opening formed in a relatively hard RIEable material such as Ta2O5, SiO2, Si3N3, and SiOxNy, such that a subsequent chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) step can be conducted down to the surface of the relatively hard layer.
摘要翻译:磁头包括在沉积工艺中制造的第二磁屏蔽。 因此,本发明不要求导电种子层的沉积。 在优选实施例中,所沉积的第二磁屏蔽由钴锆钽(CZT)组成。 由于CZT材料相对较软,因此优选沉积在形成于相对较硬的RIEable材料(例如Ta 2 O 5,SiO 2)中的开口内, SUB>,Si 3 N 3 N 3和SiO x N N y,使得随后的化学机械抛光( CMP)步骤可以向下传导到相对硬的层的表面。
摘要:
Methods for forming write heads. One method includes forming a mask layer above a pole tip layer; forming a layer of resist above the mask layer; patterning the resist; removing portions of the mask layer not covered by the patterned resist; shaping a pole tip from the pole tip layer; depositing a layer of dielectric material above the pole tip and flux shaping layer, wherein the layer of dielectric material extends about adjacent to the mask layer; depositing a stop layer over the dielectric material, the stop layer abutting the mask layer; and polishing for forming a substantially planar upper surface comprising the mask layer and stop layer. Another method includes depositing a layer of dielectric material at least adjacent the pole tip, wherein the layer of dielectric material extends about adjacent to the mask layer. A further method includes forming dishing in the pole tip.
摘要:
A method and materials to fabricate a trailing shield write pole that resolve the problems of controlling the write gap and preventing damages to the write gap or pole during fabrication of the subsequent structure. This process also introduces a CMP assisted lift-off process to remove re-deposition and fencing (increase yields) and a method to create dishing in the top of the write pole. Moreover, also included in this disclosure are suitable materials that can function as an ion mill transfer layer, CMP layer, and RIEable layer.
摘要:
Methods for forming write heads. One method includes forming a mask layer above a pole tip layer; forming a layer of resist above the mask layer; patterning the resist; removing portions of the mask layer not covered by the patterned resist; shaping a pole tip from the pole tip layer; depositing a layer of dielectric material above the pole tip and flux shaping layer, wherein the layer of dielectric material extends about adjacent to the mask layer; depositing a stop layer over the dielectric material, the stop layer abutting the mask layer; and polishing for forming a substantially planar upper surface comprising the mask layer and stop layer. Another method includes depositing a layer of dielectric material at least adjacent the pole tip, wherein the layer of dielectric material extends about adjacent to the mask layer. A further method includes forming dishing in the pole tip.
摘要:
A write element for use in perpendicular magnetic recording. The write element including a write pole and a self aligned wrap around shield that can have a trailing shield gap thickness that is different from its side shield gap thickness. The materials making up the trailing shield gap and the side shield gaps can be different materials or can be the same material deposited in two different steps. The side or wrap around portions of the trailing shield can extend down to the level of the leading edge of the write pole or can terminate at some point between the levels of the leading and trailing edge to form a partial wrap around trailing shield.
摘要:
A method of fabricating a magnetic write head, in accordance with one embodiment, includes forming a beveled write pole. A conformal spacer may be formed upon a portion of a flare length proximate a tip of the write pole. A shield layer may also be formed upon the conformal spacer adjacent the flare length proximate the tip of the write pole.
摘要:
A method and materials to fabricate a trailing shield write pole that resolve the problems of controlling the write gap and preventing damages to the write gap or pole during fabrication of the subsequent structure. This process also introduces a CMP assisted lift-off process to remove re-deposition and fencing (increase yields) and a method to create dishing in the top of the write pole. Moreover, also included in this disclosure are suitable materials that can function as an ion mill transfer layer, CMP layer, and RIEable layer.
摘要:
A write element for use in perpendicular magnetic recording. The write element including a write pole and a self aligned wrap around shield that can have a trailing shield gap thickness that is different from its side shield gap thickness. The materials making up the trailing shield gap and the side shield gaps can be different materials or can be the same material deposited in two different steps. The side or wrap around portions of the trailing shield can extend down to the level of the leading edge of the write pole or can terminate at some point between the levels of the leading and trailing edge to form a partial wrap around trailing shield.
摘要:
A magnetic write head and method of fabrication, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, includes depositing a first hard mask layer on a layer of magnetic material, depositing a second hard mask layer on the first hard mask layer, depositing a third hard mask layer on the second hard mask layer and forming a soft mask upon the third hard mask layer defining a write pole. The third hard mask layer exposed by the soft mask is etched utilizing a first chemistry, wherein the pattern of the write pole is transferred from the soft mask to the third hard mask. The second and first hard mask layers exposed by the patterned third hard mask are etched utilizing a second chemistry thereby forming a first and second hard mask. The selectivity of the second chemistry favors the first and second hard mask layers over the third hard mask. The layer of magnetic material exposed by the first hard mask is milled such that a beveled write pole is formed. The selectivity of the milling favors the magnetic material over the first hard mask
摘要:
A method of enhancing alignment marks defined in a relatively thin layer on a wafer by etching the alignment marks into an underlying alignment mark transfer layer is described. The target area for the alignment marks is prepared by depositing material for the transfer layer. In alternative embodiments an oversized trench is formed in the target area prior to the deposition of the transfer layer. The alignment marks can fabricated in the layer(s) deposited by the existing process or alternatively, the original layers can be removed and replaced with a layer of material selected to have comparable etching properties (definition layer).