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Conductive film connectors for use on head assemblies in drives

US5734523A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 1996
Grant dateMar 31, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K3/361
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a head gimbal assembly comprising a slider and a connector cable. The connector cable is attached to the slider using a Z-axis adhesive, whereby electricity is conducted through the adhesive film thickness but not within the plane of the adhesive.

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