To provide a magnetic
recording head, a design method thereof, and a magnetic recording device that provide thermally activated protection against media damage during dynamic events such as operational shocks, load / unload processes, and emergency power-off.SOLUTION: A perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) read / write
transducer head for heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) includes active nano bumper pads formed from thermally activated dynamic
flying height (DFH) bulges that protrude closely on either side of the read / write element, and these bumper pads, which can be multiple, are arranged around the perimeter of he
transducer head to absorb the heat generated by active
heating element, including the
write current. When this energy is absorbed, the bulges expand and change shape, protruding closely outward from the slider
air bearing surface (ABS), protecting the read / write head from intentional and unintentional touchdowns.SELECTED DRAWING: None