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Process for producing magnetic head suspension

US6658722B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 1999
Grant dateDec 9, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49032
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

(a) A method of manufacturing a magnetic head suspension includes a polyimide precursor layer 2 that is formed over a springy material layer 1, (b) a metal layer 3 for lines is formed over the polyimide precursor layer 2, (c) the metal layer 3 is patterned by the subtractive process to produce lines 4, (d) the polyimide precursor layer 2 is patterned by a photolithographic technique to give the configuration corresponding to a polyimide insulating base layer 5, (e) the patterned polyimide precursor layer 2 is imidated to produce the polyimide insulating base layer 5, and (f) a cover coat layer 6 is formed over the lines 4.

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