A recording head for use with magnetic storage medium applies a magnetic
field at a 90-degree angle to the orientation of the magnetizations within
the individual domain of the storage medium. This magnetic field results
in rotation of the magnetization to approximately 90-degrees from its
initial and its final orientation. From this position, a second magnetic
field is capable of orienting the magnetization in the desired direction
to record the desired bit. A simplified manufacturing process, wherein
both of the opposing write poles and their connecting yoke are formed as a
single layer during a single deposition or plating process, may be used to
manufacture such a recording head.
