Method and system for providing a bottom arc layer that can act as a write gap or seed layer for a write head

Abstract

A method and system for a write head is disclosed. The method and system include the steps of providing a first pole and providing a bottom antireflective coating (BARC) layer. The BARC layer is conductive, nonmagnetic, and an antireflective coating. A portion of the BARC layer is disposed above the first pole. The method and system also include providing a photoresist structure having a trench therein. The method and system also include providing a second pole. A portion of the second pole is disposed above the portion of the BARC layer and within the trench. Thus, the width of the pole may be better controlled.

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