Magnetic transducer with integrated charge bleed resistor
US6728082B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B5/3906
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A magnetoresistive transducer includes a substrate and a magnetoresistive assembly. At least one bleed resistor couples the magnetoresistive assembly to the substrate. The bleed resistor has a relative large electrical resistance and provides a discharge path for accumulated charge. The arrangement effectively prevents electrostatic discharge damage to the sensor.
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