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Magnetic head tester with write coil and read coil

US6534974B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 8, 2001
Grant dateMar 18, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49036
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a head tester for testing heads having a read element and a write element. The tester comprises a substrate on which a read coil is positioned to be sensitive to the write element of the head. A write coil is also formed on the substrate and this coil is positioned such that the read element of the head to be tested is sensitive to the write coil.

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