The laser diode 30 is coupled in proximity to the EAMR transducer 28 on the trailing edge 26 of the slider 20. Light from the conventional laser diode 30 is provided substantially along the optic axis 32 of the conventional laser diode 30 to the trailing edge 26 of the slider 20. More specifically, light from the laser diode 30 is provided to a grating (not shown) of conventional EAMR transducer 28. The light from the laser diode 30 coupled into the grating is then provided to a waveguide (not shown). The waveguide directs the light toward the conventional media 12, heating a small region of the conventional media 12. The conventional EAMR transducer 28 magnetically writes to the conventional media 12 in the region the conventional media 12 is heated.
Although the conventional EAMR disk drive 10 may function, improvements are desired. More specifically, the laser diode 30 may be desired to be physically integrated onto the conventional slider 20. However, the back side 24 and trailing edge 26 of the slider 20 are generally crowded even without the addition of the laser 30. In addition, the fly height of the transducer 28 with respect to the media 12 is described to be kept substantially unaffected by inclusion of the laser diode 30. Moreover, the heat generated by the laser diode 30 is also desired to be dissipated. Failure to adequately dissipate heat generated by the laser diode 30 may adversely affect performance and reliability of the laser diode 30, as well as other components of the EAMR disk drive 10.
Accordingly, improved methods and systems for integrating the laser within the EAMR disk drive are desired.
A method and system for providing energy assisted magnetic recording (EAMR) heads are described. The method and system include providing a substrate, at least one EAMR transducer, an overcoat layer and at least one laser. The substrate has a leading edge and a substrate trailing edge. The EAMR transducer(s) reside in a device layer and on the substrate trailing edge. The overcoat layer includes a plurality of contacts. The device layer is between the overcoat layer and the substrate trailing edge. The laser(s) provide energy to the EAMR transducer. The overcoat layer is between the substrate trailing edge and the laser(s). The laser(s) are electrically coupled to at least a first portion of the plurality of contacts. The contacts provide thermal connection through the overcoat layer and the device layer. At least a second portion of the plurality of contact is electrically insulated from the substrate.
The EAMR disk drive 100 includes a media 102 and an EAMR head 110, also termed a slider. The EAMR head 110 includes a substrate 112, a device layer 120, an overcoat layer 130, a laser 140, an optional capping layer 150, and optional heat spreader 160. The head 110 has a slider leading edge 114 and a trailing edge 118. The substrate 112 has a leading edge 114 and a substrate trailing edge 116. Although termed “edges”, the edges 114, 116, and 118 are surfaces. The device layer 120 includes at least an EAMR transducer (not shown in
The overcoat layer 130 includes contacts 132. At least some of the contacts 132 provide thermal conductivity through the overcoat layer 130 and the device layer 120. In some embodiments, the contacts 132 thermally couple the laser 140 with the substrate 112. Thus, the contacts 132 may have a high thermal conductivity with respect to the surrounding materials. For example, the contacts 132 may primarily include a high thermal conductivity material, such as Cu. In embodiments having the heat spreader 160, the contacts 132 are thermally coupled with the heat spreader 160. At least some of the contacts 132 electrically insulate the laser 140 from the substrate 112. Stated differently, the laser 140 is not electrically coupled to the substrate 112 through all of the contacts 132. For example, in some embodiments, one or more ground contacts electrically and thermally connect the laser 140 with the substrate 112. However, remaining contacts 132 electrically connect the laser 140 and/or other components to the desired portions of the device layer 120, but not to the substrate 112. These contacts still thermally connect the laser 140 with the substrate 112. The contacts 132 may also be increased in width such that the contacts 132 occupy a larger footprint. Thus, a larger portion of each of the contacts 132 may be in physical contact with the laser 140.
In operation, the laser 140 provides light to the EAMR transducer (not shown) in the device layer 120. In some embodiments, a grating (not shown) is used to couple the light into the transducer. The laser light is directed toward the ABS, for example by a waveguide (not shown). The light may be focused onto the media 102, for example using a near-field transducer (NFT, not shown). The region of the media is thus heated. A pole, which may be energized by a coil, is then used to magnetically write to the region of the media.
The thermal management of the EAMR disk drive 100 may be improved. In particular, the contacts 132 have a high thermal conductivity. Thus, heat generated by the laser 140 may be conducted from the laser 140 to the substrate 112, which has an improved ability to dissipate heat. The heat spreader 160 may also be used to carry heat to the ABS. Thus, the EAMR head 110 may be better able to manage heat and thus have improved reliability and performance. Further, already existing electrical contacts 132 are used for heat dissipation. Thus, the improved thermal management may be achieved without complicating fabrication or occupying substantially more real estate within the overcoat layer 130.
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The laser 240 is electrically coupled to at least some of the contacts 232. In the embodiment shown, the laser 240 is electrically connected to all of the contacts 232. In other embodiments, the laser 240 may be coupled to only a portion of the contacts 232. The contacts 232 provide thermal connection through the overcoat layer 230 and the device layer 220 to the substrate 212. In the embodiment shown, one of the contacts 232 both electrically and thermally connects the laser 240 to the substrate 212. However, in other embodiments, multiple ground contacts 232 may both electrically and thermally connect the laser 240 to the substrate 212. The remaining contacts 232 electrically isolate the laser 240 from the substrate 212 but thermally connect the laser 240 to the substrate 212. In some embodiments, the remaining contacts 232 include a thin insulating layer 234, which electrically isolates the top portion of the contacts 232 proximate to the laser 240 from the bottom portion of the contacts 232 proximate to the substrate 212. Thus, the insulating layers 234 are sufficiently thick to provide electrical insulation but sufficiently thin that the thermal connection to the substrate 212 is not broken. Stated differently, the insulating layers 234 are thin enough that heat dissipation is not significantly impeded while providing electrical insulation. Thus, the insulating layers 234 allow thermal connection through the device layer 120 and electrical connection to a portion of the device layer 120. The insulating layers 234 may reside at or below the layer in the device layer 220 to which electrical connection is to be made. In some such embodiments, the electrically conductive portion of the contacts 232 includes one or more materials, such as Cu, Au, their alloys, NiFe, CoFe and/or other materials that have high thermal and electrical conductivity. The insulating layer 234 may include electrically and thermally insulating material(s) such as aluminum oxide or silicon oxide. In other embodiments, the insulating layer 234 may be thermally conductive but electrically insulating. For example, SiC or diamond-like carbon (DLC) might be used. In some embodiments, the portion of the contacts 232 below the insulating layer 234 may have a high thermal conductivity but be electrically insulating. In other embodiments, the portion of the contacts 232 below the insulating layer 234 may have high thermal and electrically conductivities. The contacts 232 function electrically as desired yet still provide a thermal path between the laser 240 and the substrate 212.
The EAMR head 210 functions in an analogous manner to the EAMR head 110. Thus, the thermal management of the EAMR head 210 and the EAMR disk drive 100 in which it may be used may be improved. In particular, the contacts 232 have a high thermal conductivity in addition to the electrically insulating layers 234. Thus, heat generated by the laser 240 may be conducted from the laser 240 to the substrate 212, which has an improved ability to dissipate heat. Thus, the EAMR head 210 may be better able to manage heat and thus have improved reliability and performance. Already existing electrical contacts 232 are used for heat dissipation. Thus, the improved thermal management may be achieved without complicating fabrication or occupying substantially more of the overcoat layer 230.
In addition, the footprint of the contacts 232′ has been increased. As can be seen in the overcoat layer view, the contacts 232′ occupy a larger portion of the footprint of the laser 240′. In the embodiment shown, the contacts 232′ extend across the footprint of the laser 240′ in one direction (from top to bottom in
The EAMR head 210′ functions in an analogous manner to the EAMR heads 110/210. Thus, the thermal management of the EAMR head 210′ and the EAMR disk drive 100 in which it may be used may be improved. In particular, the contacts 232′ have a high thermal conductivity in addition to the insulating layers 234′. Thus, heat generated by the laser 240′ may be conducted from the laser 240′ to the substrate 212′, which has an improved ability to dissipate heat. This conduction of heat may be enhanced by increasing the footprint of the contacts 232′. Thus, the EAMR head 210′ may be better able to manage heat and thus have improved reliability and performance. Already existing electrical contacts 232′ are used for heat dissipation. Thus, the improved thermal management may be achieved without complicating fabrication or occupying substantially more of the overcoat layer 230′.
In addition, the capping layer 250 is shown. The capping layer 250 is analogous to the capping layer 150 depicted in
The EAMR head 210″ functions in an analogous manner to the EAMR heads 110/210/210′. Thus, the thermal management of the EAMR head 210″ and the EAMR disk drive 100 in which it may be used may be improved. In particular, the contacts 232″ provide a high conductivity thermal path between the laser 240″ and the substrate 212″ as well as the desired electrical function. Heat generated by the laser 240″ may be conducted from the laser 240″ to the substrate 212″, which has an improved ability to dissipate heat. Thus, the EAMR head 210″ may be better able to manage heat and thus have improved reliability and performance. Already existing electrical contacts 232″ are used for heat dissipation. Thus, the improved thermal management may be achieved without complicating fabrication or occupying substantially more of the overcoat layer 230″. Further, the laser 240″ is enclosed in the cavity 252 of the capping layer 250. Thus, the laser 240″ may be protected from damage during manufacturing and use.
The head 310 also includes a heat spreader 360. The heat spreader 360 includes a high thermal conductivity material, such as Cu, Ag, Au, their alloys, NiFe, and/or CoFe. In some embodiments, the heat spreader 360 may include insulating materials, such as SiC and/or DLC. The heat spreader 360 may also include a mixture of high thermal conductivity materials, such as diamond particles in a Cu matrix. The heat spreader 360 is thermally coupled with at least some of the contacts 332. In the embodiment shown, the heat spreader 360 is in contact with and thus thermally coupled with all of the contacts 332. However, in other embodiments, the heat spreader 360 might be thermally coupled with only some of the contacts 332. In the embodiment shown, the heat spreader 360 includes a plurality of bars. However, in other embodiments, the heat spreader 360 may have another configuration. Further, a portion of the heat spreader 360 occupies part of the ABS. In other embodiments, the heat spreader 360 may be recessed from the ABS. For example, it may be desirable to recess the heat spreader 360 from the ABS to prevent corrosion of the heat spreader 360. However, in some such embodiments, the heat spreader 360 is still thermally connected with the ABS. Finally, the heat spreader 360 is shown as being recessed in the substrate 312. However, in other embodiments, the heat spreader 360 may reside on the substrate trailing edge 316. In such embodiments, the heat spreader 360 may have insulating layers around it.
The EAMR head 310 functions in an analogous manner to the EAMR heads 110/210/210′/210″. Thus, the thermal management of the EAMR head 310 and the EAMR disk drive 100 in which it may be used may be improved. In particular, the contacts 332 provide a high conductivity thermal path between the laser 340 and the substrate 312 as well as the desired electrical function. Heat generated by the laser 340 may be conducted from the laser 340 to the substrate 312, which has an improved ability to dissipate heat. Thus, the EAMR head 310 may be better able to manage heat and thus have improved reliability and performance. Already existing electrical contacts 332 are used for heat dissipation. Thus, the improved thermal management may be achieved without complicating fabrication or occupying substantially more of the overcoat layer 330. Further, the head 310 includes heat spreader 360. The heat spreader 360 may further conduct heat from the laser 340 across the substrate 312. In embodiments in which the heat spreader 360 occupies a portion of the ABS or is only slightly recessed from the ABS, the heat spreader 360 also conducts heat to the ABS. The ABS may provide an improved mechanism for dissipation of the heat from the laser 340. In addition, because the heat spreader 360 is configured as a series of bars, thermal expansion of the region of the substrate 312 may be mitigated. Thus, thermal management of the EAMR head 310 may be further improved. Performance and reliability of the EAMR head 310 may thus be enhanced.
The head 310′ also includes a heat spreader 360′. The heat spreader 360′ is analogous to the heat spreader 360. However, the heat spreader 360′ is configured as a rectangular slab. The heat spreader 360′ includes a high thermal conductivity material, such as Cu, Ag, Au, their alloys, NiFe, and/or CoFe. In some embodiments, the heat spreader 360′ may include insulating materials, such as SiC and/or DLC. The heat spreader 360′ may also include a mixture of materials, such as diamond particles in a Cu matrix. The heat spreader 360′ is thermally coupled with at least some of the contacts 332′. In the embodiment shown, the heat spreader 360′ is in contact with and thus thermally coupled with all of the contacts 332′. However, in other embodiments, the heat spreader 360′ might be thermally coupled with only some of the contacts 332′. In the embodiment shown, the heat spreader 360′ is a conductive slab. However, in other embodiments, the heat spreader 360′ may have another configuration. Further, a portion of the heat spreader 360′ occupies part of the ABS. In other embodiments, the heat spreader 360′ may be recessed from the ABS. For example, it may be desirable to recess the heat spreader 360′ from the ABS to prevent corrosion of the heat spreader 360′. However, in some such embodiments, the heat spreader 360′ is still thermally connected with the ABS. However, in other embodiments, the heat spreader 360′ may reside on the substrate trailing edge 316′. In such embodiments, the heat spreader 360′ may have insulating layers around it.
The EAMR head 310′ functions in an analogous manner to the EAMR heads 110/210/210′/210″/310. Thus, the thermal management of the EAMR head 310′ and the EAMR disk drive 100 in which it may be used may be improved through the use of the contacts 332′. Thus, the EAMR head 310′ may be better able to manage heat and have improved reliability and performance without complicating fabrication or occupying substantially more of the overcoat layer 330′. Further, the head 310′ includes heat spreader 360′. The heat spreader 360′ may further conduct heat from the laser 340′ across the substrate 312′. In embodiments in which the heat spreader 360′ occupies a portion of the ABS or is only slightly recessed from the ABS, the heat spreader 360′ also conducts heat to the ABS. The ABS may provide an improve mechanism for dissipation of the heat from the laser 340′. Thus, thermal management of the EAMR head 310′ may be further improved. Performance and reliability of the EAMR head 310′ may thus be enhanced.
The head 310″ also includes a heat spreader 360″ analogous to the heat spreaders 360 and 360′. More specifically, the heat spreader 360″ is analogous to the heat spreader 360′ in that it has a slab configuration. The structure and function of the heat spreader 360″ is thus analogous to the structure and function of the heat spreaders 360 and 360′. However, the heat spreader 360″ resides on the substrate trailing edge 316″. Thus, insulation 362 is provided around the heat spreader 360″.
The EAMR head 310″ functions in an analogous manner to the EAMR heads 110/210/210′/210″/310/310′. Thus, the thermal management of the EAMR head 310″ and the EAMR disk drive 100 in which it may be used may be improved through the use of the contacts 332″. Thus, the EAMR head 310′ may be better able to manage heat without complicating fabrication or occupying substantially more of the overcoat layer 330′. Further, the head 310″ includes heat spreader 360″. The heat spreader 360″ may further conduct heat from the laser 340″ across the substrate 312″. In embodiments in which the heat spreader 360″ occupies a portion of the ABS or is only slightly recessed from the ABS, the heat spreader 360″ also conducts heat to the ABS. The ABS may provide an improve mechanism for dissipation of the heat from the laser 340″. Thus, thermal management of the EAMR head 310″ may be further improved. Performance and reliability of the EAMR head 310″ may thus be enhanced.
The heat spreader 360′″ is analogous to the heat spreaders 360 and 360′. More specifically, the heat spreader 360″ is analogous to the heat spreaders 360 and 360′ in that the heat spreader 360″ has a high thermal conductivity and is used to spread heat across the substrate 312. However, the heat spreader 360′″ is electrically insulating. Thus, the heat spreader 360′″ allows the contacts 332″ to be electrically insulated from each other. The heat spreader 360′″ is incorporated into the overcoat layer 330″. However, in other embodiments, the heat spreader 360′″ might be incorporated into the substrate 312′″ in an analogous manner to the heat spreader 360, 360′ and/or 360″.
The EAMR head 310′″ functions in an analogous manner to the EAMR heads 110/210/210′/210″/310/310′/310″. Thus, the thermal management of the EAMR head 310′″ and the EAMR disk drive 100 in which it may be used may be improved through the use of the contacts 332″. Thus, the EAMR head 310″ may be better able to manage heat without complicating fabrication or occupying substantially more of the overcoat layer 330′. Further, the head 310′″ includes heat spreader 360′″. The heat spreader 360″ may further conduct heat from the laser 340′″ across the substrate 312′″. In embodiments in which the heat spreader 360′″ occupies a portion of the ABS or is only slightly recessed from the ABS, the heat spreader 360′″ also conducts heat to the ABS. The ABS may provide an improve mechanism for dissipation of the heat from the laser 340′″. In addition, as the heat spreader 360′″ is incorporated into or as the overcoat layer 330′″, a separate heat spreader need not be provided. Further, in some embodiments, the contacts 332′″ need not extend to the substrate 312′″ if heat may be sufficiently dissipated through the heat spreader 360′″/overcoat layer 330′″. Fabrication of the head 310′″ may be simplified. Thus, thermal management of the EAMR head 310′″ may be further improved. Performance and reliability of the EAMR head 310′″ may thus be enhanced.
Thus, the EAMR heads 110, 210, 210′, 210″, 310, 310′, 310″, and 310′″ may have improved thermal properties. Although specific features have been depicted and described in each of the heads 110, 210, 210′, 210″, 310, 310′, 310″, and 310′″, specific features of the heads 110, 210, 210′, 210″, 310, 310′, 310″, and 310′″ may be selected and combined with other features of the same or other heads 110, 210, 210′, 210″, 310, 310′, 310″, 310′″, and/or other heads that are not shown. For example, the heat spreader 360′ and/or 360′″ may be incorporated into the head 210. Thus, the thermal management of EAMR heads 110, 210, 210′, 210″, 310, 310′, 310″, and 310′″ may be improved.
A heat spreader 160 is optionally provided, via step 402. If the heat spreader 160 is analogous to the heat spreader 360, 360′, or 360″, step 402 may be performed prior to fabrication of the EAMR transducer and other components in the device layer 120. However, if the heat spreader 160 is analogous to the heat spreader 360′″, then step 402 may be performed later. If no heat spreader is used, then step 402 is omitted.
The EAMR transducer is fabricated in a device layer 120 for each of the plurality of EAMR heads on front face of the substrate 112, via step 404. Step 404 includes providing optical components, such as grating(s), waveguide(s), and near-field transducer(s) for each of the heads 110 being formed. In addition, magnetic components such as shield(s), pole(s), coil(s), and read sensor(s) may also be fabricated.
An overcoat layer 130 is provided on the device layer, via step 406. The overcoat layer 130 includes contacts 332 that extend through the device layer 120. In some embodiments, therefore, step 406 includes forming vias in the overcoat layer 130 and the device layer 120 and filling the vias with the appropriate material(s). However, as discussed above, the contacts 132 may include insulating layers, such as the layer 234, therein. Consequently, the portions of the contacts 132 in the device layer 120 may be formed as part of step 404. For example, vias corresponding to the contacts 132 may be formed in the device layer 120. The vias are filled with thermally conductive material at least up to the insulating layer, such as the insulating layer 234. The thermally conductive material may also be electrically conductive. Thus, insulating layers would then be provided at the desired level in the device layer 120. If an electrically insulating material is used, then the electrically insulating/thermally conducting material may be provided up to the top of the insulating layer 234. Electrically and thermally conductive material may then fill the remaining portion of the vias in the device layer 120. These activities may be performed as part of step 404. Step 406 may then include forming vias in the overcoat layer 130 and filling these vias with thermally and electrically conductive materials. Further, as discussed above, step 406 may include configuring the contacts such that they occupy a larger portion of the footprint of the laser 140. For example, the contacts 232′ may be fabricated in step 406. In addition, if an insulating heat spreader 360′″ is used, step 406 may include fabricating the heat spreader 360′″.
At least one laser is provided for each of the EAMR heads 110 being fabricated, via step 408. Step 408 may include bonding the laser 140 to the overcoat layer 130, for example using bond pads such as bond pads 242. Thus, the laser 140 is thermally, electrically, mechanically coupled with the EAMR head 110.
The laser 140 is optionally enclosed in the capping layer 150, via step 410. Thus, the laser 140 may be provided in the cavity 152. The capping layer 150 may be bonded to the overcoat layer 130.
The substrate 112 is separated into the EAMR heads, via step 412. For example, the substrate 112 may be diced, The EAMR heads 110 may also be lapped to expose the ABS. Thus, the EAMR heads 110 may be fabricated. The EAMR heads 210, 210′, 210″, 310, 310′, 310″, 310′″ may be fabricated in an analogous manner. Consequently, the benefits of the EAMR heads 110, 210, 210′, 210″, 310, 310′, 310″, 310′″ may be achieved.
A depression is formed in the substrate 312, via step 422. For the heat spreader 360, the depression formed includes bars. However, for different configurations of the heat spreader, the depression formed may have other shapes. For example, for the heat spreader 360′, the depression may be a rectangular slab.
A thermally conductive material is provided, via step 424. In some embodiments, the thermally conductive material is deposited only in the depression. However, in other embodiments, the thermally conductive material may be deposited outside of the depression. For example, a full film deposition may be performed in step 424.
The transducer may then be planarized, via step 426. For example, a chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) may be performed. Thus, the thermally conductive material within the depression is exposed. Thus, the heat spreader 360 or 360′ having the desired configuration may be provided. Consequently, the EAMR heads 110, 210, 210′, 210″, 310, 310′, and/or 310″ may have improved thermal management.
A thermally conductive material is provided on the substrate in the desired configuration, via step 422′. Step 422′ may include depositing a full film, masking a portion of the thermally conductive material, and then removing the exposed portion of the thermally conductive material. In another embodiment, step 422′ may include providing a mask on the substrate 312″. The mask exposes the portion of the substrate 312″ on which the heat spreader 360″ is to reside. The thermally conductive material is then deposited on the exposed portion of the substrate 312″. Thus, the desired shape of the heat spreader 360″ is fabricated.
An insulating material is then deposited, via step 424′. The thermally conductive material provided in step 422′ may also be electrically conductive. The remainder of the layer is desired to be electrically insulating. Consequently, the insulating material is provided.
The transducer may then be planarized, via step 426′. For example, a CMP may be performed. Thus, the thermally conductive material is exposed. Thus, the heat spreader 360″ surrounded by insulating material 362 may be provided. Consequently, the EAMR heads 110, 210, 210′, 210″, 310, 310′, and/or 310″ may have improved thermal management.
Using the methods 400, 420, and 420′, the desired EAMR heads 110, 210, 210′, 210″, 310, 310′, 310″, and/or 310′″ may be fabricated. Thus, EAMR heads 110, 210, 210′, 210″, 310, 310′, 310″, and/or 310′″ having improved thermal properties may be provided.
This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/824,080, filed on Jun. 25, 2010, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,441,896, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
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