CPC G11B 5/6088 (2013.01) [G11B 2005/0021 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) write head, comprising:
a waveguide;
a trailing shield;
a main pole between the waveguide and the trailing shield, the main pole having a main pole tip;
a coil around the main pole;
an electrical connection between the main pole tip and the trailing shield;
a first terminal coupled to the main pole;
a second terminal coupled to the trailing shield; and
a current path formed between the first terminal and the second terminal through the trailing shield, the electrical connection, and the main pole.
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