Thermal asperity detection head
US6071007A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B2220/20
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for detecting surface variations on a rotating disc includes a slider, suspension assembly, first surface variation sensor, second surface variation sensor, and a controller. The slider is adapted to fly over the disc. The suspension assembly is coupled to the slider to position the slider over the disc. The first surface variation sensor is disposed on the slider, and provides a first sensor signal based upon slider contact with one of the surface variations. The second surface variation sensor is disposed on the slider and spaced from the first surface variation sensor. The second surface variation sensor provides a second sensor signal based upon slider contact with the surface variation. The controller receives the first and second signals and calculates a position of the surface variation based upon the first and second sensor signals.
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