Write head for improved manufacturability larger write field and reduced adjacent track erasure

A read/write head for use in a data storage system, comprising:

• a read head;
• and
• a write head comprised of:
• a first pole layer, P1, made of magnetically soft material:
• a pedestal formed on the first pole layer, P1, that defines a zero throat that lies in a plane generally parallel to on air bearing surface (ABS);
• a second pole layer, P2, which defines a nose between the ABS and a flare position;
• wherein the pedestal extends to the zero throat;
• and
• wherein the flare position is closer to the air bearing surface than the zero throat.

A data storage system, comprising:

• an arm;
• a slider secured to the arm;
• and
• a read/write head comprised of:
• a read head;
• and
• a write head comprised of:
• a first pole layer, P1, made of magnetically soft material;
• a pedestal formed on the first pole layer, P1, that defines a zero throat that lies in a plane generally parallel to on air bearing surface (ABS);
• a second pole layer, P2, which defines a nose between the ABS and a flare position;
• wherein the pedestal extends to the zero throat;
• and
• wherein the flare position is closer to the air bearing surface than the zero throat.