Glide slider fly height calibration method using disk spin down and slider dynamic scan
US6771453B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B33/10
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A calibration method for determining the flying height of a glide slider for disk glide height testing is disclosed. The method utilizes a disk with bumps in situ on a disk glide height tester. The method automatically takes into account disk topography, mounting tolerances, and slider roll.
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