摘要:
A first read gap layer has a resistance RG1 between a first shield layer and one of the first and second lead layers of a read head and the second read gap layer has a resistance RG2 between a second shield layer and said one of the first and second lead layers of the read head. A connection is provided via a plurality of resistors between a first node and each of the first and second shield layers wherein the plurality of resistors includes at least first and second resistors RS1 and RS2 and the first node is connected to said one of the first and second lead layers. A second node is located between the first and second resistors RS1 and RS2. An operational amplifier has first and second inputs connected to the first and second nodes respectively so as to be across the first resistor RS1 and has an output connected to the first node for maintaining the first and second nodes at a common voltage potential. In a first embodiment the first and second shield layers are shorted together. A test instrument is then employed for determining the combined parallel resistance of the resistors RS1 and RS2 by having a first side of the test instrument connected to the first node and the second side connected to each of the first and second shield layers. In the second embodiment a third resistor RS3 is connected between the second node and one of the shield layers, such as the second shield layer. The test instrument can determine the resistances of the first and second gap layers separately by being connected between the first node and the first shield layer for the resistance of the first gap layer or between the first node and the second shield layer for the resistance of the second gap layer.
摘要:
The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a magnetoresistive read head which reduces electrostatic discharge and allows measurement of gap resistances in the head.
摘要:
UV molding from elastomeric masters on thin bendable backplanes that allow replication of UV-cured resist patterns with high accuracy is disclosed. This design accommodates large substrate topographies, has improved de-molding properties, and facilitates two-in-one lithography and assembly of the sliders on topographically structured elastomeric sticky pads. The combination of sticky pad assembly and two-in-one lithography allows an all-in-one harmony process based on UV-molding. These features cure prior art technical problems of the harmony process while significantly reducing cost.
摘要:
A rotary microactuator includes a stationary electrode formed on a substrate, a movable electrode in proximity to the stationary electrode, a flexure mechanically connecting the stationary electrode to the movable electrode, and a plurality of limiters anchored to the substrate. Each limiter has an in-plane limiter portion and an out-of-plane limiter portion. The in-plane limiter portion limits movement of the movable electrode to a predetermined in-plane distance in a direction parallel to a surface of the substrate. The out-of-plane limiter portion limits movement of the movement of the movable electrode to a predetermined out-of-plane distance.
摘要:
A method for forming a perpendicular magnetic recording head using an air-bearing surface damascene process and perpendicular magnetic recording head formed thereby is disclosed. The perpendicular head is formed by depositing a pseudo trailing shield layer over a pole layer and selectively etching the pseudo trailing shield layer to a depth equal to a desired trailing shield throat height. Then, a magnetic material is deposited in the resulting void.
摘要:
A method is presented for fabrication of a tape medium read head having a unitary formation of multiple elements for reading multi-track data from a magnetic tape. The method includes providing a continuous substrate layer, and forming a sensor material layer on the continuous substrate layer. Photoresist material is deposited on the sensor material layer, and is patterned to form masks which provide protected areas and exposed areas of the sensor material layer. Exposed areas of the sensor material layer are shaped to form sensors from the protected areas of the sensor material layer. Electrical lead materials are deposited between and adjacent to the sensors, and the masks are removed.
摘要:
During fabrication of a perpendicular write head in a wafer, at least two sides of a write pole are defined (e.g. by ion milling) while a third side of the write pole is protected by a masking material. At this stage, a material that is to be located in the write gap is already present between the write pole and the masking material. After definition of the write pole surfaces, a layer of dielectric material is deposited. During this deposition, the masking material is still present. Thereafter, the masking material (and any dielectric material thereon) is removed, to form a hole in the dielectric material. Next, a trailing shield is formed in the structure, so that at least one portion of the trailing shield is located in the hole, and another portion of the trailing shield is located over the dielectric material, in an area adjacent to the hole. Note that the gap material is now sandwiched between the portion of the trailing shield in the hole, and the write pole.
摘要:
A magnetic write pole structure that is configured to greatly simplify the manufacture of a perpendicular magnetic write head. The write head has a magnetic yoke that is oriented along a plane that is perpendicular to the direction of the data track. This allows the entire yoke to be formed in a single electroplating step, rather than being built up in several plated layers. The yoke can also be formed with magnetic side shields, or with a trailing or wrap around shield, which can be integral with the rest of the yoke and can be advantageously formed in the same, single electroplating step.
摘要:
A method of forming a read sensor that has a very narrow track width is disclosed. The method involves forming a thin lift-off mask over a central region of a sensor layer, which is subsequently ion-milled and deposited with hard bias and lead layers. The thin lift-off mask is made by forming a release layer over the sensor layer; forming a hardmask layer over the release layer; forming a photoresist layer over the hardmask layer; imaging and developing the photoresist layer such that end portions of the photoresist layer are removed and a central portion of the photoresist layer remains; reactive ion etching (RIE) the hardmask layer such that end portions of the hardmask layer are removed and a central portion of the hardmask layer remains; stripping the central portion of the photoresist layer; and etching the release layer such that end portions of the release layer are removed and a central portion of the release layer remains. The hardmask layer may be made from a highly-etch-resistant material, such as silicon, titanium, or tantalum. The release layer may be made from, e.g., polydimethylglutarimide (PMGI) which may be RIE'd, or a metal (such as AlCu) which may be wet-etched. Using this method, shadowing can be minimized and undercut size can be sufficiently controlled for defining narrow track widths.
摘要:
A magnetic write pole structure that is configured to greatly simplify the manufacture of a perpendicular magnetic write head. The write head has a magnetic yoke that is oriented along a plane that is perpendicular to the direction of the data track. This allows the entire yoke to be formed in a single electroplating step, rather than being built up in several plated layers. The yoke can also be formed with magnetic side shields, or with a trailing or wrap around shield, which can be integral with the rest of the yoke and can be advantageously formed in the same, single electroplating step.