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Structures for pole-tip actuation

US7064933B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2003
Grant dateJun 20, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/314
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A slider includes a slider body having a trailing edge and a leading edge. The slider also includes a thin film structure deposited in layers on the trailing edge. The thin film structure includes a write transducer configured to read and write to a storage medium. The thin film structure also includes a non-thermally activated actuator at least partially formed with the write transducer and configured to move the write transducer relative to the trailing edge.

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