1. A magnetic head includes:

a 1 st shield including a 1 st partial region, a 2 nd partial region, and a 3 rd partial region, a direction from the 2 nd partial region toward the 3 rd partial region being along a 1 st direction, a position of the 1 st partial region in the 1 st direction being between a position of the 2 nd partial region in the 1 st direction and a position of the 3 rd partial region in the 1 st direction;

a 2 nd shield crossing the 1 st direction from the 1 st shield toward a 2 nd direction of the 2 nd shield;

a magnetic pole disposed between the 1 st partial region and the 2 nd shield in the 2 nd direction and between the 2 nd partial region and the 3 rd partial region in the 1 st direction;

a 1 st magnetic layer disposed between the magnetic pole and the 2 nd shield; and

a 1 st non-magnetic component comprising a 1 st portion and a 2 nd portion, the 1 st portion being between the magnetic pole and the 1 st magnetic layer in the 2 nd direction, the 2 nd portion being between the 2 nd partial region and the 2 nd shield in the 2 nd direction and electrically connected with the 2 nd partial region.

2. The magnetic head as claimed in claim 1,

the 1 st non-magnetic component further includes a 3 rd portion,

the 3 rd part is between the 3 rd part area and the 2 nd shield in the 2 nd direction and is electrically connected with the 3 rd part area.

3. The magnetic head as claimed in claim 1,

the thickness of the 1 st portion in the 2 nd direction is thicker than the thickness of the 2 nd portion in the 2 nd direction.

4. The magnetic head as claimed in claim 1,

the 1 st nonmagnetic member contains at least one selected from the group consisting of Cr, Ru, Ta, Pt, Mn, Ir, and W.

5. The magnetic head as claimed in claim 1,

further comprising a 1 st nonmagnetic layer including a 1 st nonmagnetic region,

the 1 st nonmagnetic region is between the 1 st magnetic layer and the 2 nd shield in the 2 nd direction.

6. A magnetic head as claimed in claim 5,

the 1 st nonmagnetic layer contains at least one selected from the group consisting of Cu, Ag, Au, Al, Cr, and Ru.

7. A magnetic head as claimed in claim 5,

the 1 st non-magnetic layer further includes a 2 nd non-magnetic region and a 3 rd non-magnetic region continuous with the 1 st non-magnetic region,

in the 1 st direction, the 1 st magnetic layer is between the 2 nd and 3 rd nonmagnetic regions.

8. A magnetic head as claimed in claim 5,

the 1 st nonmagnetic layer further includes a 4 th nonmagnetic region continuous with the 1 st nonmagnetic region,

a 3 rd direction from the 1 st magnetic layer toward the 4 th nonmagnetic region intersects a plane including the 1 st direction and the 2 nd direction.

9. The magnetic head according to claim 1, further comprising:

a 2 nd magnetic layer;

1 st nonmagnetic layer; and

a 2 nd non-magnetic layer formed on the first magnetic layer,

the 1 st nonmagnetic layer includes a 1 st nonmagnetic region,

the 1 st nonmagnetic region is between the 1 st magnetic layer and the 2 nd shield in the 2 nd direction,

the 2 nd magnetic layer is between the 1 st nonmagnetic region and the 2 nd shield in the 2 nd direction,

the 2 nd nonmagnetic layer includes a 6 th nonmagnetic region,

the 6 th nonmagnetic region is between the 2 nd magnetic layer and the 2 nd shield in the 2 nd direction.

Background

Information is recorded on a magnetic storage medium such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) using a magnetic head. In magnetic heads and magnetic recording apparatuses, it is desired to increase the recording density.

Disclosure of Invention

Embodiments of the present invention provide a magnetic head capable of improving recording density.

Means for solving the problems

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a magnetic head includes a 1 st shield, a 2 nd shield, a magnetic pole, a 1 st magnetic layer, and a 1 st non-magnetic member. The 1 st shield includes a 1 st sub-region, a 2 nd sub-region, and a 3 rd sub-region. The direction from the 2 nd sub-area toward the 3 rd sub-area is along the 1 st direction. The position of the 1 st partial region in the 1 st direction is between the position of the 2 nd partial region in the 1 st direction and the position of the 3 rd partial region in the 1 st direction. A 2 nd direction from the 1 st shield toward the 2 nd shield intersects the 1 st direction. The magnetic pole is disposed between the 1 st partial region and the 2 nd shield in the 2 nd direction. The magnetic pole is located between the 2 nd and 3 rd partial regions in the 1 st direction. The 1 st magnetic layer is disposed between the magnetic pole and the 2 nd shield. The 1 st non-magnetic component includes a 1 st portion and a 2 nd portion. The 1 st portion is between the magnetic pole and the 1 st magnetic layer in the 2 nd direction. The 2 nd portion is between the 2 nd portion area and the 2 nd shield in the 2 nd direction. The 2 nd part is electrically connected to the 2 nd part region.

According to the magnetic head having the above configuration, a magnetic head capable of improving the recording density can be provided.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic view illustrating a magnetic head according to embodiment 1.

Fig. 2 is a schematic view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 1.

Fig. 3 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 1.

Fig. 4 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 1.

Fig. 5 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 1.

Fig. 6 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 1.

Fig. 7 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 1.

Fig. 8 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 1.

Fig. 9 is a schematic view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 1.

Fig. 10 is a schematic view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 1.

Fig. 11 is a schematic view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 2.

Fig. 12 is a schematic view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 2.

Fig. 13 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 2.

Fig. 14 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 2.

Fig. 15 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 2.

Fig. 16 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 2.

Fig. 17 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 2.

Fig. 18 is a schematic view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 2.

Fig. 19 is a schematic view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 2.

Fig. 20 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a magnetic head according to an embodiment.

Fig. 21 is a schematic perspective view illustrating a magnetic recording apparatus according to an embodiment.

Fig. 22 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a magnetic head according to an embodiment.

Fig. 23 is a schematic perspective view illustrating a part of a magnetic recording apparatus according to an embodiment.

Fig. 24 is a schematic perspective view illustrating a magnetic recording apparatus according to an embodiment.

Fig. 25 (a) and 25 (b) are schematic perspective views illustrating a part of the magnetic recording apparatus according to the embodiment.

Description of the reference symbols

20 a laminate; a 20D electrical circuit; 21. 22 a 1 st magnetic layer, a 2 nd magnetic layer; 26a 1 st nonmagnetic layer; 26a to 26e 1 st to 5 th nonmagnetic regions; 27 a 2 nd nonmagnetic layer; 27f to 27i 6 th to 9 th nonmagnetic regions; 30 magnetic poles; a 30D recording circuit; a 30F media facing side; 30c a coil; a 30i insulating section; 31a 1 st shield; 31a to 31c parts 1 to 3; 32 a 2 nd shield; 41 1 st non-magnetic member; 41a to 41c, 1 st to 3 rd; 42 nd 2 non-magnetic component; 42a to 42c 1 st to 3 rd non-magnetic portions; 51a 1 st insulating member; 51a, 51b a 1 st insulating region, a 2 nd insulating region; a recording section 60; 70 a reproduction section; 71 a magnetic reproducing element; 72a, 72b reproduction magnetic shield 1, reproduction magnetic shield 2; 80 a magnetic recording medium; a 81 magnetic recording layer; 82 a dielectric substrate; 83 magnetization; 85 medium moving direction; an angle theta 1; 110 to 116, 120 to 126 magnetic heads; 150 a magnetic recording device; 154 a suspension; 155 arm; 156 a voice coil motor; 157 a bearing portion; a 158 head gimbal assembly; 159 head slider; 159A air inflow side; 159B air outflow side; 160 head stack assemblies; 161 a support frame; 162 a coil; 180 a recording medium disk; a 180M spindle motor; 181 recording medium; 190 a signal processing section; 210 a magnetic recording device; an AR arrow; the Dx direction; F1-F3 No. 1 to No. 3; iw records the current; t1, T2 terminal 1, terminal 2; w1, W2 1 st wiring, 2 nd wiring; t21, t22, t26a, t27, t41, t41a, t41b and t51

Detailed Description

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

The drawings are schematic or conceptual drawings, and the relationship between the thickness and width of each part, the ratio of the size between parts, and the like are not necessarily limited to those in reality. Even when the same portions are shown, they may be shown in different sizes and ratios from each other in the drawings.

In the present specification and the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same elements as those already described with respect to the previous drawings, and detailed description thereof is omitted as appropriate.

(embodiment 1)

Fig. 1 and 2 are schematic views illustrating a magnetic head according to embodiment 1.

Fig. 1 is a plan view. Fig. 2 is a perspective view. In fig. 2, a part of elements included in the magnetic head is omitted for easy viewing of the drawing, and a plurality of elements are shown separately from each other.

As shown in fig. 2, a magnetic head 110 according to the embodiment includes a 1 st shield 31, a 2 nd shield 32, a magnetic pole 30, a 1 st magnetic layer 21, and a 1 st nonmagnetic member 41. The 1 st shield 31, the 2 nd shield 32, the magnetic pole 30, the 1 st magnetic layer 21, and the 1 st nonmagnetic member 41 are included in the recording section 60, for example.

As shown in FIG. 2, a magnetic head 110 is used with the magnetic recording medium 80. Information is recorded on the magnetic recording medium 80 by the recording unit 60 of the magnetic head 110. The magnetic recording medium 80 is, for example, a perpendicular recording medium. An example of the magnetic recording medium 80 will be described later.

As shown in fig. 2, the magnetic pole 30 includes a medium facing surface 30F. The medium facing Surface 30F is, for example, an ABS (Air Bearing Surface). The medium facing surface 30F faces the magnetic recording medium 80, for example.

Fig. 1 corresponds to a plan view as viewed with the magnetic head 110 facing the medium facing surface 30F.

As shown in fig. 1 and 2, the 1 st shield 31 includes a 1 st partial region 31a, a 2 nd partial region 31b, and a 3 rd partial region 31 c. The direction from the 2 nd subregion 31b toward the 3 rd subregion 31c is along the 1 st direction.

The 1 st direction is, for example, the Y-axis direction. One direction perpendicular to the Y-axis direction is taken as the X-axis direction. The Z-axis direction is a direction perpendicular to the Y-axis direction and the X-axis direction.

The Y-axis direction is, for example, a cross-track direction. The X-axis direction is, for example, a down-track direction. The Z-axis direction is, for example, a height direction.

The position of the 1 st partial region 31a in the 1 st direction (Y-axis direction) is located between the position of the 2 nd partial region 31b in the 1 st direction and the position of the 3 rd partial region 31c in the 1 st direction.

The 2 nd direction from the 1 st shield 31 toward the 2 nd shield 32 intersects the 1 st direction. The 2 nd direction is, for example, an X-axis direction.

At least a part of the 1 st shield 31 corresponds to, for example, a leading (leading) shield. The 2 nd shield 32 corresponds to, for example, a trailing shield.

The magnetic pole 30 is disposed between the 1 st partial region 31a and the 2 nd shield 32 in the 2 nd direction (X-axis direction). The magnetic pole 30 is located between the 2 nd partial region 31b and the 3 rd partial region 31c in the 1 st direction (Y-axis direction). The 2 nd and 3 rd partial areas 31b and 31c correspond to, for example, side shields.

The 1 st magnetic layer 21 is disposed between the magnetic pole 30 and the 2 nd shield 32. In this example, the recording portion 60 of the magnetic head 110 includes the 1 st nonmagnetic layer 26. The 1 st nonmagnetic layer 26 includes a 1 st nonmagnetic region 26 a. The 1 st nonmagnetic region 26a is located between the 1 st magnetic layer 21 and the 2 nd shield 32 in the 2 nd direction (e.g., the X-axis direction).

The 1 st nonmagnetic layer 26 contains, for example, at least one selected from Cu, Ag, Au, Al, Cr, and Ru. The 1 st magnetic layer 21 and the 1 st nonmagnetic region 26a are included in the stacked body 20.

The 1 st non-magnetic member 41 includes a 1 st portion 41a and a 2 nd portion 41 b. In this example, the 1 st non-magnetic member 41 includes a 3 rd portion 41 c. The 1 st portion 41a is located between the magnetic pole 30 and the 1 st magnetic layer 21 in the 2 nd direction (e.g., X-axis direction). The 2 nd part 41b is located between the 2 nd partial region 31b and the 2 nd shield 32 in the 2 nd direction (e.g., the X-axis direction). The 2 nd portion 41b is electrically connected to the 2 nd partial region 31 b. For example, the 2 nd partial region 31b is contiguous with the 2 nd portion 41 b.

The 3 rd part 41c of the 1 st non-magnetic member 41 is located between the 3 rd partial region 31c and the 2 nd shield 32 in the 2 nd direction (e.g., the X-axis direction). The 3 rd portion 41c is electrically connected to the 3 rd partial region 31 c. For example, the 3 rd partial region 31c is contiguous with the 3 rd portion 41 c.

In the embodiment, the 1 st nonmagnetic member 41 contains, for example, at least one selected from Cr, Ru, Ta, Pt, Mn, Ir, and W.

The 1 st magnetic layer 21 contains the following 1 st element. The 1 st element contains at least one element selected from the group consisting of Fe, Co and Ni. The 1 st magnetic layer 21 may further contain a 2 nd element. The 2 nd element contains at least one selected from B, Cr, N and Si.

For example, as described later, a coil is provided in the vicinity of the magnetic pole 30. A recording current corresponding to recording information is supplied to the coil. A magnetic field (recording magnetic field) corresponding to the recording current is generated from the magnetic pole 30. The recording magnetic field enters the 2 nd shield 32 through the magnetic recording medium 80. The magnetization of the magnetic recording medium 80 is controlled by the recording magnetic field entering the magnetic recording medium 80, and information is recorded.

Another part of the recording magnetic field generated from the magnetic pole 30 does not face the magnetic recording medium 80 but enters the 2 nd shield 32 through the 1 st magnetic layer 21.

In the embodiment, a current is supplied to the stacked body 20, for example, along the X-axis direction. The direction of the current supplied to the stacked body 20 has, for example, a direction from the 1 st nonmagnetic layer 26 toward the 1 st magnetic layer 21. By this current, the direction of magnetization of the 1 st magnetic layer 21 is opposite to the direction of magnetization of the magnetic pole 30. Thereby, another part of the recording magnetic field generated from the magnetic pole 30 hardly enters the 1 st magnetic layer 21. Therefore, the recording magnetic field generated from the magnetic pole 30 is easily directed toward the magnetic recording medium 80. The recording magnetic field is efficiently applied to the magnetic recording medium 80. This effect by the 1 st magnetic layer 21 becomes more remarkable as the distance (recording gap) between the magnetic pole 30 and the 2 nd shield 32 becomes shorter. By providing the 1 st magnetic layer 21, even when the distance between the magnetic pole 30 and the 2 nd shield 32 is short, good recording can be performed.

In the embodiment, the 2 nd part 41b of the 1 st nonmagnetic part 41 is provided between the 2 nd part area 31b of the 1 st shield 31 and the 2 nd shield 32. Heat generated by the current supplied to the 1 st magnetic layer 21 is transferred to the 2 nd subregion 31b via the 2 nd portion 41 b. Can carry out efficient heat dissipation. Likewise, heat is transferred to the 3 rd partial region 31c via the 3 rd portion 41 c. Can carry out efficient heat dissipation. Even if the recording gap becomes small, stable recording characteristics can be maintained. According to the embodiment, a magnetic head and a magnetic recording apparatus capable of improving recording density can be provided. By efficient heat dissipation, for example, high reliability can be obtained.

For example, the 1 st nonmagnetic member 41 has the same reference example as the 1 st magnetic layer 21 in size. In this reference example, there is a possibility that the 1 st nonmagnetic member 41 is also processed when the 1 st magnetic layer 21 is processed, and further, a part of the 1 st shield 31 which becomes a base thereof is also removed. For example, the 2 nd and 3 rd partial regions 31b and 31c of the 1 st shield 31 are more likely to recede than the surface corresponding to the 1 st nonmagnetic member 41 of the same magnetic pole 30. When the 2 nd and 3 rd partial areas 31b and 31c recede, the function of the side shield is lowered.

In contrast, in the embodiment, in the vicinity of the magnetic pole 30, the 2 nd partial region 31b is covered with the 2 nd part 41b, and the 3 rd partial region 31c is covered with the 3 rd part 41 c. This can suppress the 2 nd and 3 rd partial regions 31b and 31c from receding. In the 2 nd and 3 rd partial regions 31b and 31c, the high function of the side shield can be maintained. This enables the recording magnetic field to be effectively applied to the magnetic recording medium 80. This can further improve the recording density.

As shown in fig. 1, the magnetic pole 30 includes a 1 st face F1. The 1 st face F1 opposes the 1 st portion 41 a. The 2 nd partial region 31b includes the 2 nd face F2. The 2 nd face F2 opposes the 2 nd portion 41 b. The direction from the 2 nd surface F2 toward the 1 st surface F1 is along the 1 st direction (Y-axis direction). For example, the position in the 2 nd direction (X axis direction) of the 2 nd surface F2 is substantially the same as the position in the 2 nd direction of the 1 st surface F1. For example, the 2 nd surface F2 is substantially included in the surface (e.g., plane) including the 1 st surface F1. With such a 2 nd surface F2, a high side shield effect can be obtained.

The 3 rd partial region 31c includes the 3 rd face F3. The 3 rd face F3 opposes the 3 rd portion 41 c. The direction from the 1 st face F1 toward the 3 rd face F3 is along the 1 st direction (Y-axis direction). For example, the position of the 3 rd surface F3 in the 2 nd direction (X axis direction) is substantially the same as the position of the 1 st surface F1 in the 2 nd direction. For example, the 3 rd surface F3 is substantially included in the surface (e.g., plane) including the 1 st surface F1. With such a 3 rd surface F3, a high side shield effect can be obtained.

As shown in fig. 1, the recording portion 60 of the magnetic head 110 includes a 1 st insulating member 51. The 1 st insulating member 51 includes a 1 st insulating region 51a and a 2 nd insulating region 51 b. The 1 st insulating region 51a is between the 2 nd part 41b and the 2 nd shield 32 in the 2 nd direction (e.g., the X-axis direction). The 2 nd insulating region 51b is between the 3 rd portion 41c and the 2 nd shield 32 in the 2 nd direction. The 1 st magnetic layer 21 is between the 1 st insulating region 51a and the 2 nd insulating region 51b in the 1 st direction (Y-axis direction). The 1 st shield 31 and the 2 nd shield 32 are electrically insulated from each other by the 1 st insulating member 51.

The 1 st insulating member 51 contains, for example, at least one selected from silicon oxide, silicon nitride, and aluminum oxide. Good insulation properties can be obtained.

As shown in fig. 1, the recording portion 60 of the magnetic head 110 includes the 2 nd nonmagnetic member 42. The 2 nd non-magnetic member 42 includes a 1 st non-magnetic portion 42a, a 2 nd non-magnetic portion 42b, and a 3 rd non-magnetic portion 42 c. The 1 st non-magnetic part 42a is between the 1 st partial region 31a and the magnetic pole 30 in the 2 nd direction (e.g., the X-axis direction). The 2 nd non-magnetic part 42b is between the 2 nd partial region 31b and the magnetic pole 30 in the 1 st direction (Y-axis direction). The 3 rd non-magnetic part 42c is between the magnetic pole 30 and the 3 rd partial region 31c in the 1 st direction. The 2 nd nonmagnetic member 42 has good insulation properties, for example. For example, the 2 nd nonmagnetic member 42 contains, for example, at least one selected from silicon oxide, silicon nitride, and aluminum oxide.

Fig. 3 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 1.

As shown in FIG. 3, the 1 st magnetic layer 21 has a thickness t 21. The 1 st nonmagnetic region 26a has a thickness t26 a. The 1 st nonmagnetic member 41 has a thickness t 41. The 1 st insulating member 51 has a thickness t 51. These thicknesses are lengths along the 2 nd direction (X-axis direction).

In the embodiment, the thickness t21 is, for example, 2nm or more and 30nm or less. By setting the thickness t21 to 2nm or more, for example, the effect of enhancing the recording magnetic field can be easily obtained. By setting the thickness t21 to 30nm or less, for example, a decrease in the recording magnetic field due to an excessively wide recording gap can be suppressed.

The thickness t26a is, for example, 0.5nm or more and 10nm or less. By setting the thickness t26a to 1nm or more, for example, the magnetic coupling can be cut off. By setting the thickness t26a to 30nm or less, for example, a decrease in the recording magnetic field due to an excessively wide recording gap can be suppressed.

The thickness t41 is, for example, 0.5nm or more and 10nm or less. By setting the thickness t41 to 0.5nm or more, for example, spin exchange can be suppressed. By setting the thickness t41 to 10nm or less, for example, a decrease in the recording magnetic field due to an excessively wide recording gap can be suppressed.

The thickness t51 is, for example, 10nm or more and 30nm or less. By setting the thickness t51 to 10nm or more, for example, a decrease in the recording magnetic field due to an excessively narrow recording gap can be suppressed. By setting the thickness t51 to 30nm or less, for example, a decrease in the recording magnetic field due to an excessively wide recording gap can be suppressed.

Fig. 4 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 1.

As shown in fig. 4, in the magnetic head 111 according to the embodiment, the 2 nd part 41b is disposed between a part of the 2 nd partial region 31b and the 2 nd shield 32. The 3 rd portion 41c is disposed between a portion of the 3 rd partial area 31c and the 2 nd shield 32. For example, the 2 nd part 41b is between the end of the 2 nd part region 31b on the magnetic pole 30 side and the 2 nd shield 32. The 3 rd portion 41c is between the end of the 3 rd partial region 31c on the magnetic pole 30 side and the 2 nd shield 32. The effect of the side shields is exhibited in the region close to the magnetic pole 30. In the magnetic head 111, the excellent effect of the side shield can be obtained.

Fig. 5 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 1.

As shown in fig. 5, in the magnetic head 112 according to the embodiment, the 2 nd part 41b is provided, and the 3 rd part 41c is omitted. In the magnetic head 112, heat can be efficiently dissipated through the 2 nd portion 41 b.

Fig. 6 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 1.

As shown in fig. 6, in the magnetic head 113 according to the embodiment, the thickness of the 1 st nonmagnetic member 41 differs depending on the location. In the magnetic head 113, the thickness t41a in the 2 nd direction (X-axis direction) of the 1 st part 41a is thicker than the thickness t41b in the 2 nd direction of the 2 nd part 41 b. Heat dissipation with high efficiency can be obtained also in such a magnetic head 113. A good side shield effect can be obtained.

Fig. 7 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 1.

As shown in fig. 7, in the magnetic head 114 according to the embodiment, a thickness t41b along the 2 nd direction (for example, the X-axis direction) of at least a part of the 2 nd portion 41b decreases as the distance from the 1 st portion 41a becomes longer. For example, the thickness t41b decreases with distance from the 1 st portion 41 a. In such a magnetic head 114, efficient heat dissipation can be achieved. A good side shield effect can be obtained.

Fig. 8 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 1.

As shown in fig. 8, in the magnetic head 115 according to the embodiment, the 2 nd part 41b is disposed between a part of the 2 nd partial region 31b and the 2 nd shield 32. The thickness t41b decreases as the distance from the 1 st portion 41a becomes longer. In such a magnetic head 115, efficient heat dissipation can be achieved. A good side shield effect can be obtained.

Fig. 9 and 10 are schematic views illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 1.

Fig. 9 is a plan view. Fig. 10 is a sectional view taken along line X1-X2 of fig. 9.

As shown in fig. 9, in the magnetic head 116 according to the embodiment, the 1 st nonmagnetic layer 26 includes the 2 nd nonmagnetic region 26b and the 3 rd nonmagnetic region 26 c. The 2 nd nonmagnetic region 26b and the 3 rd nonmagnetic region 26c are, for example, continuous with the 1 st nonmagnetic region 26 a. In the 1 st direction (Y-axis direction), the 1 st magnetic layer 21 is between the 2 nd nonmagnetic region 26b and the 3 rd nonmagnetic region 26 c. In the magnetic head 116, spins are injected from the 2 nd nonmagnetic region 26b to the side surface of the 1 st magnetic layer 21. Spins are injected from the 3 rd nonmagnetic region 26c to the side surface of the 1 st magnetic layer 21. This allows the magnetization of the 1 st magnetic layer 21 to be efficiently inverted. For example, the voltage for supplying current to the 1 st magnetic layer 21 can be reduced.

As shown in fig. 10, the 1 st nonmagnetic layer 26 may also include a 4 th nonmagnetic region 26 d. The 4 th nonmagnetic region 26d is, for example, continuous with the 1 st nonmagnetic region 26 a. The 3 rd direction from the 1 st magnetic layer 21 toward the 4 th nonmagnetic region 26d intersects a plane including the 1 st direction and the 2 nd direction. The 3 rd direction is, for example, a Z-axis direction. Spins are injected from the 4 th nonmagnetic region 26d to the side surface of the 1 st magnetic layer 21. The magnetization of the 1 st magnetic layer 21 can be efficiently inverted. For example, the voltage for supplying current to the 1 st magnetic layer 21 can be reduced.

As shown in fig. 10, the 1 st nonmagnetic layer 26 may also include a 5 th nonmagnetic region 26 e. The direction from a part of the 1 st nonmagnetic member 41 toward the 5 th nonmagnetic region 26e is along the X-axis direction. Such a 5 th non-magnetic region 26e may also be provided.

Among the magnetic heads 111 to 116, a magnetic head and a magnetic recording apparatus capable of improving recording density can also be provided.

(embodiment 2)

In embodiment 2, the configuration described in embodiment 1 can be applied to configurations other than those described below.

Fig. 11 and 12 are schematic views illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 2.

Fig. 11 is a plan view. Fig. 12 is a perspective view. In fig. 12, a part of elements included in the magnetic head is omitted for easy viewing of the drawing, and a plurality of elements are shown separately from each other.

As shown in fig. 12, a magnetic head 120 according to the embodiment includes a 1 st shield 31, a 2 nd shield 32, a magnetic pole 30, a 1 st magnetic layer 21, and a 1 st nonmagnetic member 41. Magnetic head 120 also includes a 2 nd magnetic layer 22, a 1 st nonmagnetic layer 26, and a 2 nd nonmagnetic layer 27.

The 1 st nonmagnetic layer 26 includes a 1 st nonmagnetic region 26 a. The 1 st nonmagnetic region 26a is between the 1 st magnetic layer 21 and the 2 nd shield 32 in the 2 nd direction (X-axis direction). The 2 nd magnetic layer 22 is between the 1 st nonmagnetic region 26a and the 2 nd shield 32 in the 2 nd direction. The 2 nd nonmagnetic layer 27 includes a 6 th nonmagnetic region 27 f. The 6 th nonmagnetic region 27f is between the 2 nd magnetic layer 22 and the 2 nd shield 32 in the 2 nd direction.

The 1 st magnetic layer 21, the 1 st nonmagnetic region 26a, the 2 nd magnetic layer 22, and the 6 th nonmagnetic region 27f are included in the laminate 20, for example.

When a current is supplied to the laminate 20, an alternating-current magnetic field (e.g., a high-frequency magnetic field) is generated from the laminate 20. When an alternating magnetic field is applied to the magnetic recording medium 80, the direction of magnetization of the magnetic recording medium 80 easily changes locally. Thus, information can be easily recorded in the magnetic recording medium 80 by the recording magnetic field generated from the magnetic pole 30. For example, MAMR (Microwave Assisted Magnetic Recording) can be implemented.

In the magnetic head 120, heat generated by the current supplied to the stacked body 20 is also transferred to the 2 nd partial region 31b via the 2 nd portion 41 b. Can carry out efficient heat dissipation. Likewise, heat is transferred to the 3 rd partial region 31c via the 3 rd portion 41 c. Can carry out efficient heat dissipation. A magnetic head and a magnetic recording apparatus capable of improving the recording density can be provided. By efficient heat dissipation, for example, high reliability can be obtained.

In the magnetic head 120, in the embodiment, the 2 nd partial region 31b is also covered by the 2 nd part 41b, and the 3 rd partial region 31c is also covered by the 3 rd part 41c in the vicinity of the magnetic pole 30. This can suppress the 2 nd and 3 rd partial regions 31b and 31c from receding. The high functionality of the side shield can be maintained. This enables the recording magnetic field to be effectively applied to the magnetic recording medium 80. This can further improve the recording density.

In the magnetic head 120, the 2 nd magnetic layer 22 contains, for example, the 3 rd element. The 3 rd element contains at least one selected from Fe, Co and Ni. The 2 nd magnetic layer 22 may further contain a 4 th element. The 4 th element contains at least one selected from B, Cr, N and Si.

The 1 st nonmagnetic layer 26 contains, for example, at least one selected from Cu, Ag, Au, Al, Cr, and Ru. The 2 nd nonmagnetic layer 27 contains at least one selected from Cu, Ag, Au, Al, Cr, Ru, Ta, Pt, Mn, Ir, and W.

As shown in FIG. 11, the 2 nd magnetic layer 22 has a thickness t 22. The 2 nd nonmagnetic layer 27 has a thickness t 27. These thicknesses are lengths along the 2 nd direction (X-axis direction).

In the embodiment, the thickness t22 is, for example, 2nm or more and 30nm or less. By setting the thickness t22 to 2nm or more, for example, the MAMR effect can be easily obtained. By setting the thickness t22 to 30nm or less, for example, a decrease in the recording magnetic field due to an excessively wide recording gap can be suppressed.

The thickness t27 is, for example, 0.5nm or more and 10nm or less. By setting the thickness t27 to 0.5nm or more, for example, the magnetic coupling can be cut off. By setting the thickness t27 to 0.5nm or more, for example, spin exchange can be suppressed. By setting the thickness t27 to 10nm or less, for example, a decrease in the recording magnetic field due to an excessively wide recording gap can be suppressed.

Fig. 13 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 2.

As shown in fig. 13, in the magnetic head 121 according to the embodiment, the 2 nd part 41b is provided between a part of the 2 nd partial region 31b and the 2 nd shield 32. The 3 rd portion 41c is disposed between a portion of the 3 rd partial area 31c and the 2 nd shield 32. For example, the 2 nd part 41b is between the end of the 2 nd part region 31b on the magnetic pole 30 side and the 2 nd shield 32. The 3 rd portion 41c is between the end of the 3 rd partial region 31c on the magnetic pole 30 side and the 2 nd shield 32. The magnetic head 121 can also obtain the good effect of the side shield.

Fig. 14 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 2.

As shown in fig. 14, in the magnetic head 122 according to the embodiment, the 2 nd part 41b is provided, and the 3 rd part 41c is omitted. Heat can be efficiently dissipated also in the magnetic head 122 via the 2 nd portion 41 b.

Fig. 15 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 2.

As shown in fig. 15, in the magnetic head 123 according to the embodiment, a thickness t41a in the 2 nd direction (X-axis direction) of the 1 st part 41a is thicker than a thickness t41b in the 2 nd direction of the 2 nd part 41 b. Efficient heat dissipation can be achieved in the magnetic head 123. A good side shield effect can be obtained.

Fig. 16 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 2.

As shown in fig. 16, in the magnetic head 124 according to the embodiment, the thickness t41b along the 2 nd direction (for example, the X-axis direction) of at least a part of the 2 nd portion 41b decreases as the distance from the 1 st portion 41a becomes longer. Efficient heat dissipation can also be achieved in the magnetic head 124. A good side shield effect can be obtained.

Fig. 17 is a schematic plan view illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 2.

As shown in fig. 17, in the magnetic head 125 according to the embodiment, the 2 nd part 41b is provided between a part of the 2 nd partial region 31b and the 2 nd shield 32. The thickness t41b decreases as the distance from the 1 st portion 41a becomes longer. Efficient heat dissipation can be achieved in the magnetic head 125. A good side shield effect can be obtained.

Fig. 18 and 19 are schematic views illustrating the magnetic head according to embodiment 2.

Fig. 18 is a plan view. Fig. 19 is a sectional view taken along line X1-X2 of fig. 18.

As shown in fig. 18, in the magnetic head 126 according to the embodiment, the 2 nd nonmagnetic layer 27 includes a 7 th nonmagnetic region 27g and an 8 th nonmagnetic region 27 h. The 7 th and 8 th nonmagnetic regions 27g and 27h are continuous with the 6 th nonmagnetic region 27f, for example. In the 1 st direction (Y-axis direction), the 2 nd magnetic layer 22 is between the 7 th nonmagnetic region 27g and the 8 th nonmagnetic region 27 h. In this example, the 1 st magnetic layer 21 is between the 7 th nonmagnetic region 27g and the 8 th nonmagnetic region 27 h. For example, spins are injected from the 7 th nonmagnetic region 27g to the side surface of the 2 nd magnetic layer 22. Spins are injected from the 8 th nonmagnetic region 27h to the side of the 2 nd magnetic layer 22. For example, the magnetization of the 2 nd magnetic layer 22 can be efficiently inverted. For example, the voltage for supplying current to the 2 nd magnetic layer 22 can be reduced. For example, spins are injected from the 7 th nonmagnetic region 27g to the side surface of the 1 st magnetic layer 21. Spins are injected from the 8 th nonmagnetic region 27h to the side surface of the 1 st magnetic layer 21. For example, the magnetization of the 1 st magnetic layer 21 can be efficiently inverted. For example, the voltage for supplying current to the 1 st magnetic layer 21 can be reduced.

As shown in fig. 19, the 2 nd nonmagnetic layer 27 may also include a 9 th nonmagnetic region 27 i. The 9 th nonmagnetic region 27i is continuous with the 6 th nonmagnetic region 27f, for example. The 3 rd direction from the 2 nd magnetic layer 22 toward the 9 th nonmagnetic region 27i intersects a plane including the 1 st direction and the 2 nd direction. The 3 rd direction is, for example, a Z-axis direction. Spins are injected from the 9 th nonmagnetic region 27i to the side of the 2 nd magnetic layer 22. The magnetization of the 2 nd magnetic layer 22 can be efficiently inverted. For example, the voltage for supplying current to the 2 nd magnetic layer 22 can be reduced. For example, spins are injected from the 9 th nonmagnetic region 27i to the side surface of the 1 st magnetic layer 21. The magnetization of the 1 st magnetic layer 21 can be efficiently inverted. For example, the voltage for supplying current to the 1 st magnetic layer 21 can be reduced.

Hereinafter, examples of the magnetic head and the magnetic recording medium according to the embodiment will be described.

Fig. 20 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a magnetic head according to an embodiment.

The 1 st non-magnetic member 41 is omitted in fig. 20. As shown in fig. 20, in the magnetic head according to the embodiment (for example, the magnetic head 110), the direction Dx from the 2 nd shield 32 to the magnetic pole 30 may be inclined with respect to the X-axis direction. The direction Dx corresponds to the stacking direction of the stacked body 20. The X-axis direction is along the medium facing surface 30F of the magnetic pole 30. The angle between the direction Dx and the medium facing surface 30F is set to an angle θ 1. The angle θ 1 is, for example, 15 degrees or more and 30 degrees or less. The angle θ 1 may be 0 degree.

In the case where the direction Dx is inclined with respect to the X-axis direction, the thickness of the layer corresponds to the length along the direction Dx. The structure in which the direction Dx is inclined with respect to the X-axis direction can be applied to any of the magnetic heads according to embodiment 1 or embodiment 2.

Hereinafter, examples of the magnetic head and the magnetic recording medium according to the embodiment will be described. An example of the magnetic head 110 will be described below.

Fig. 21 is a schematic perspective view illustrating a magnetic recording apparatus according to an embodiment.

Fig. 22 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a magnetic head according to an embodiment.

In these figures, the 1 st shield 31 and the 1 st nonmagnetic member 41 are omitted.

As shown in fig. 21, a magnetic head 110 according to the embodiment is used together with a magnetic recording medium 80. The magnetic recording device 210 according to the embodiment includes a magnetic head 110 and a magnetic recording medium 80. In this example, the magnetic head 110 includes a recording section 60 and a reproducing section 70. Information is recorded on the magnetic recording medium 80 by the recording unit 60 of the magnetic head 111. The information recorded on the magnetic recording medium 80 is reproduced by the reproducing section 70.

The magnetic recording medium 80 includes, for example, a medium substrate 82 and a magnetic recording layer 81 provided on the medium substrate 82. The magnetization 83 of the magnetic recording layer 81 is controlled by the recording unit 60.

The reproducing unit 70 includes, for example, a 1 st reproducing magnetic shield 72a, a 2 nd reproducing magnetic shield 72b, and a magnetic reproducing element 71. The magnetic reproducing element 71 is disposed between the 1 st reproducing magnetic shield 72a and the 2 nd reproducing magnetic shield 72 b. The magnetic reproducing element 71 can output a signal corresponding to the magnetization 83 of the magnetic recording layer 81.

As shown in fig. 21, the magnetic recording medium 80 moves relatively to the magnetic head 110 in the direction of the medium moving direction 85. Information corresponding to the magnetization 83 of the magnetic recording layer 81 is controlled at an arbitrary position by the magnetic head 110. Information corresponding to the magnetization 83 of the magnetic recording layer 81 is reproduced at an arbitrary position by the magnetic head 110.

As shown in fig. 22, a coil 30c is provided in the magnetic head 110. A recording current Iw is supplied from the recording circuit 30D to the coil 30 c. A recording magnetic field corresponding to the recording current Iw is applied from the magnetic pole 30 to the magnetic recording medium 80.

As shown in fig. 22, the magnetic pole 30 includes a medium facing surface 30F. The direction perpendicular to the medium facing surface 30F corresponds to the Z-axis direction.

As shown in fig. 22, the electric circuit 20D is electrically connected to the laminated body 20. In this example, the laminated body 20 is electrically connected to the 1 st shield 31 (not shown in fig. 22) and the 2 nd shield 32. The magnetic head 110 is provided with a 1 st terminal T1 and a 2 nd terminal T2. The 1 st terminal T1 is electrically connected to the laminated body 20 via the 1 st wiring W1 and the 1 st shield 31. The 2 nd terminal T2 is electrically connected to the laminated body 20 via the 2 nd wiring W2 and the 2 nd shield 32. An electric current (for example, a direct current) is supplied from the electric circuit 20D to the stacked body 20, for example.

As shown in fig. 22, an insulating portion 30i is provided around the magnetic pole 30 and the 2 nd shield 32.

The magnetic recording device 210 according to the embodiment includes a magnetic head 110 and a magnetic recording medium 80 in which information is recorded by the magnetic head 110. Hereinafter, an example of the magnetic recording apparatus according to the embodiment will be described. The magnetic recording device may also be a magnetic recording and reproducing device. The magnetic head may also include a recording portion and a reproducing portion.

Fig. 23 is a schematic perspective view illustrating a part of a magnetic recording apparatus according to an embodiment.

Fig. 23 illustrates a head slider.

The magnetic head 110 is provided to a head slider 159. The head slider 159 contains, for example, Al₂O₃and/TiC, etc. The head slider 159 performs relative movement with respect to the magnetic recording medium while floating on the magnetic recording medium or being in contact with the magnetic recording medium.

The head slider 159 has, for example, an air inflow side 159A and an air outflow side 159B. The magnetic head 110 is disposed on the side of the air outflow side 159B of the head slider 159, and the like. Thus, the magnetic head 110 moves relative to the magnetic recording medium while floating on the magnetic recording medium or contacting the magnetic recording medium.

Fig. 24 is a schematic perspective view illustrating a magnetic recording apparatus according to an embodiment.

Fig. 25 (a) and 25 (b) are schematic perspective views illustrating a part of the magnetic recording apparatus according to the embodiment.

As shown in fig. 24, a rotary (rotation) actuator is used in the magnetic recording apparatus 150 according to the embodiment. The recording medium disk 180 is attached to a spindle motor 180M. The recording medium disk 180 is rotated in the direction of the arrow AR by a spindle motor 180M. The spindle motor 180M responds to a control signal from the drive device control unit. The magnetic recording apparatus 150 according to the present embodiment may include a plurality of recording medium disks 180. Magnetic recording device 150 may also include a recording medium 181. The recording medium 181 is, for example, an SSD (Solid State Drive). The recording medium 181 may be a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory. For example, the magnetic recording device 150 may also be a hybrid HDD (hard Disk drive).

The head slider 159 records and reproduces information recorded on the recording medium disk 180. The head slider 159 is provided at the front end of the film-like suspension 154. The magnetic head according to the embodiment is provided near the tip of the head slider 159.

When the recording medium disk 180 rotates, the pressing pressure generated by the suspension 154 and the pressure generated at the medium opposing surface (ABS) of the head slider 159 are balanced. The distance between the medium-facing surface of the head slider 159 and the surface of the recording medium disk 180 is a predetermined amount of levitation. In the embodiment, the head slider 159 may be in contact with the recording medium disk 180. For example, a contact-running type may be applied.

The suspension 154 is connected to one end of an arm 155 (e.g., an actuator arm). The arm 155 has, for example, a wire shaft portion. The bobbin portion holds a driving coil. A voice coil motor 156 is provided at the other end of the arm 155. The voice coil motor 156 is one of linear motors. The voice coil motor 156 includes, for example, a driving coil and a magnetic circuit. The driving coil is wound around the bobbin portion of the arm 155. The magnetic circuit comprises a permanent magnet and an opposite magnetic yoke. A drive coil is disposed between the permanent magnet and the opposing yoke. The suspension 154 has one end and the other end. The head is disposed at one end of the suspension 154. The arm 155 is connected to the other end of the suspension 154.

The arm 155 is held by a ball bearing. The ball bearings are provided at 2 positions above and below the bearing portion 157. The arm 155 can be rotated and slid by the voice coil motor 156. The magnetic head can be moved to an arbitrary position of the recording medium disk 180.

Fig. 25 (a) illustrates a structure of a part of the magnetic recording apparatus, which is an enlarged perspective view of the head stack assembly 160.

Fig. 25 (b) is a perspective view illustrating a head assembly (head gimbal assembly: HGA)158 which becomes a part of the head stack assembly 160.

As shown in fig. 25 (a), the head stack assembly 160 includes a bearing portion 157, a head gimbal assembly 158, and a support frame 161. A head gimbal assembly 158 extends from the bearing portion 157. The support frame 161 extends from the bearing portion 157. The support frame 161 extends in a direction opposite to the direction in which the head gimbal assembly 158 extends. The support frame 161 supports the coil 162 of the voice coil motor 156.

As shown in fig. 25 (b), the head gimbal assembly 158 has an arm 155 extending from the bearing portion 157 and a suspension 154 extending from the arm 155.

A head slider 159 is provided at the front end of the suspension 154. The head slider 159 is provided with the magnetic head according to the embodiment.

A magnetic head assembly (head gimbal assembly) 158 according to an embodiment includes a magnetic head according to an embodiment, a head slider 159 provided with the magnetic head, a suspension 154, and an arm 155. A head slider 159 is provided at one end of the suspension 154. The arm 155 is connected to the other end of the suspension 154.

The suspension 154 has, for example, a lead wire (not shown) for recording and reproducing signals. The suspension 154 may also have a lead wire (not shown) for a heater for adjusting the amount of levitation, for example. The suspension 154 may also have a lead wire (not shown) for a spin-transfer torque oscillator, for example. The leads are electrically connected to a plurality of electrodes provided on the magnetic head.

The magnetic recording device 150 is provided with a signal processing unit 190. The signal processing unit 190 performs recording and reproduction of signals with respect to the magnetic recording medium using a magnetic head. In the signal processing unit 190, an input/output line of the signal processing unit 190 is connected to, for example, an electrode pad of the head gimbal assembly 158 and electrically connected to the magnetic head.

The magnetic recording device 150 according to the embodiment includes a magnetic recording medium, a magnetic head according to the embodiment, a movable portion, a position control portion, and a signal processing portion. The movable portion can relatively move in a state where the magnetic recording medium is separated from or brought into contact with the magnetic head. The position control section aligns the magnetic head to a predetermined recording position of the magnetic recording medium. The signal processing unit records and reproduces a signal on and from the magnetic recording medium using the magnetic head.

For example, as the magnetic recording medium, the recording medium disk 180 can be used. The movable portion includes, for example, a head slider 159. The position control unit includes, for example, a head gimbal assembly 158.

The embodiments include the following aspects, for example.

(technical means 1)

A magnetic head includes:

a 1 st shield including a 1 st partial region, a 2 nd partial region, and a 3 rd partial region, a direction from the 2 nd partial region toward the 3 rd partial region being along a 1 st direction, a position of the 1 st partial region in the 1 st direction being between a position of the 2 nd partial region in the 1 st direction and a position of the 3 rd partial region in the 1 st direction;

a 2 nd shield crossing the 1 st direction from the 1 st shield toward a 2 nd direction of the 2 nd shield;

a magnetic pole disposed between the 1 st partial region and the 2 nd shield in the 2 nd direction and between the 2 nd partial region and the 3 rd partial region in the 1 st direction;

a 1 st magnetic layer disposed between the magnetic pole and the 2 nd shield; and

a 1 st non-magnetic component comprising a 1 st portion and a 2 nd portion, the 1 st portion being between the magnetic pole and the 1 st magnetic layer in the 2 nd direction, the 2 nd portion being between the 2 nd partial region and the 2 nd shield in the 2 nd direction and electrically connected with the 2 nd partial region.

(technical means 2)

According to the magnetic head described in claim 1,

the 1 st non-magnetic component further includes a 3 rd portion,

the 3 rd part is between the 3 rd part area and the 2 nd shield in the 2 nd direction and is electrically connected with the 3 rd part area.

(technical means 3)

According to the magnetic head described in claim 2,

further comprises a 1 st insulating member including a 1 st insulating region and a 2 nd insulating region,

the 1 st insulating region is located between the 2 nd portion and the 2 nd shield in the 2 nd direction,

the 2 nd insulating region is located between the 3 rd portion and the 2 nd shield in the 2 nd direction,

the 1 st magnetic layer is located between the 1 st insulating region and the 2 nd insulating region in the 1 st direction.

(technical means 4)

A magnetic head as described in any of claims 1-3 wherein said 2 nd sub-region is contiguous with said 2 nd sub-region.

(technical means 5)

The magnetic head according to any of claims 1-4,

the magnetic pole comprises a 1 st face opposite to the 1 st part,

said 2 nd part region comprising a 2 nd face opposite said 2 nd part,

a direction from the 2 nd face toward the 1 st face is along the 1 st direction.

(technical means 6)

The magnetic head according to any of claims 1-4,

the magnetic pole comprises a 1 st face opposite to the 1 st part,

said 2 nd part region comprising a 2 nd face opposite said 2 nd part,

a position in the 2 nd direction of the 2 nd surface is substantially the same as a position in the 2 nd direction of the 1 st surface.

(technical means 7)

A magnetic head as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a thickness of said 1 st portion in said 2 nd direction is thicker than a thickness of said 2 nd portion in said 2 nd direction.

(technical means 8)

A magnetic head as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a thickness of at least a part of said 2 nd portion along said 2 nd direction decreases with increasing distance from said 1 st portion.

(technical means 9)

The magnetic head according to any one of claims 1 to 8,

and a 2 nd non-magnetic component is also provided,

the 2 nd non-magnetic component includes a 1 st non-magnetic portion, a 2 nd non-magnetic portion, and a 3 rd non-magnetic portion,

the 1 st non-magnetic part is located between the 1 st part region and the magnetic pole in the 2 nd direction,

the 2 nd non-magnetic part is located between the 2 nd part region and the magnetic pole in the 1 st direction,

the 3 rd non-magnetic part is located between the magnetic pole and the 3 rd partial region in the 1 st direction.

(technical means 10)

The magnetic head according to any one of claims 1 to 9,

the 1 st nonmagnetic member contains at least one selected from the group consisting of Cr, Ru, Ta, Pt, Mn, Ir, and W.

(technical means 11)

A magnetic head according to any one of claims 1 to 10,

the 1 st magnetic layer contains a 1 st element,

the 1 st element contains at least one element selected from the group consisting of Fe, Co and Ni.

(technical means 12)

According to the magnetic head described in claim 11,

the 1 st magnetic layer further includes a 2 nd element,

the 2 nd element contains at least one selected from B, Cr, N and Si.

(technical means 13)

A magnetic head according to any one of claims 1 to 12,

further comprising a 1 st nonmagnetic layer including a 1 st nonmagnetic region,

the 1 st nonmagnetic region is located between the 1 st magnetic layer and the 2 nd shield in the 2 nd direction.

(technical means 14)

The magnetic head as set forth in claim 13 wherein said 1 st nonmagnetic layer contains at least one selected from the group consisting of Cu, Ag, Au, Al, Cr and Ru.

(technical means 15)

The magnetic head according to claim 13 or 14,

the 1 st non-magnetic layer further includes a 2 nd non-magnetic region and a 3 rd non-magnetic region continuous with the 1 st non-magnetic region,

in the 1 st direction, the 1 st magnetic layer is located between the 2 nd and 3 rd non-magnetic regions.

(technical means 16)

The magnetic head according to any one of claims 13 to 15,

the 1 st nonmagnetic layer further includes a 4 th nonmagnetic region continuous with the 1 st nonmagnetic region,

a 3 rd direction from the 1 st magnetic layer toward the 4 th nonmagnetic region intersects a plane including the 1 st direction and the 2 nd direction.

(technical means 17)

The magnetic head according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising:

a 2 nd magnetic layer;

1 st nonmagnetic layer; and

a 2 nd non-magnetic layer formed on the first magnetic layer,

the 1 st nonmagnetic layer includes a 1 st nonmagnetic region,

the 1 st nonmagnetic region is located between the 1 st magnetic layer and the 2 nd shield in the 2 nd direction,

the 2 nd magnetic layer is located between the 1 st nonmagnetic region and the 2 nd shield in the 2 nd direction,

the 2 nd nonmagnetic layer includes a 6 th nonmagnetic region,

the 6 th nonmagnetic region is located between the 2 nd magnetic layer and the 2 nd shield in the 2 nd direction.

(technical means 18)

According to the magnetic head described in claim 17,

the 2 nd magnetic layer contains a 3 rd element,

the 3 rd element contains at least one selected from the group consisting of Fe, Co and Ni.

(technical means 19)

According to the magnetic head described in claim 18,

the 2 nd magnetic layer further includes a 4 th element,

the 4 th element contains at least one selected from B, Cr, N and Si.

(technical means 20)

A magnetic head according to any one of claims 17 to 19,

the 1 st nonmagnetic layer contains at least one selected from Cu, Ag, Au, Al, Cr and Ru,

the 2 nd nonmagnetic layer contains at least one selected from Cu, Ag, Au, Al, Cr, Ru, Ta, Pt, Mn, Ir, and W.

(technical means 21)

The magnetic head according to any one of claims 17 to 20,

the 2 nd nonmagnetic layer further includes a 7 th nonmagnetic region and an 8 th nonmagnetic region continuous with the 6 th nonmagnetic region,

in the 1 st direction, the 2 nd magnetic layer is located between the 7 th and 8 th non-magnetic regions.

(technical means 22)

The magnetic head according to any one of claims 17 to 21,

the 2 nd nonmagnetic layer further includes a 9 th nonmagnetic region continuous with the 6 th nonmagnetic region,

a 3 rd direction from the 2 nd magnetic layer toward the 9 th nonmagnetic region intersects a plane including the 1 st direction and the 2 nd direction.

According to the embodiment, a magnetic head and a magnetic recording apparatus capable of improving recording density can be provided.

In the present specification, "perpendicular" and "parallel" are not limited to strictly perpendicular and strictly parallel, and may include, for example, variations in manufacturing processes, as long as they are substantially perpendicular and substantially parallel.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to specific examples. However, the present invention is not limited to these specific examples. For example, specific configurations of the elements such as the 1 st shield, the 2 nd shield, the magnetic pole, the nonmagnetic member, the stacked body, the magnetic layer, the nonmagnetic layer, and the wiring included in the magnetic head are included in the scope of the present invention as long as a person skilled in the art can perform the present invention similarly by appropriately selecting from known ranges and obtain similar effects.

Any 2 or more elements of each specific example may be combined to obtain a combination within a technically feasible range, and the combination is also included in the scope of the present invention as long as the gist of the present invention is included.

Further, all of the magnetic heads and magnetic recording apparatuses that can be implemented by those skilled in the art by appropriately making design changes from the magnetic heads and magnetic recording apparatuses described as the embodiments of the present invention also fall within the scope of the present invention as long as the gist of the present invention is included.

In addition, it should be understood that: those skilled in the art can conceive of various modifications and alterations within the scope of the idea of the present invention, and those modifications and alterations also fall within the scope of the present invention.

Several embodiments of the present invention have been described, but these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These new embodiments can be implemented in various other ways, and various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and spirit of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and their equivalent scope.