Magnetic head slider with side pads which each have a width W and a length L, wherein W>L
US7085103B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B21/21
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A magnetic head slider, for sliding on a magnetic disk, which has a leading edge, a trailing edge, an air bearing surface having a front step bearing of submicron depth made from the leading edge, and a rail surface made from the front step bearing. A negative pressure recess which is deeper than the front step bearing, is formed as a recess from the rail surf ace, and a side step bearing with a depth identical to that of the front step bearing is made from the rail surface. Side padB are provided which each have a width W and length L, wherein W is greater than L.
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