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Method of reducing ESD damage in thin film read heads which enables measurement of gap resistance

US6944937B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2003
Grant dateSep 20, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49078
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a magnetoresistive read head which reduces electrostatic discharge and allows measurement of gap resistances in the head.

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