Thin-film tape head having single groove formed in head body and corresponding process
US7161764B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53165
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A magnetic head according to another embodiment includes a head body including a top face, a bottom face, a pair of elongated side faces, and a pair of short end faces; at least one transducer formed in communication with the top face of the head body; and a single groove formed in the top face of the head body and extending between the transducers and one of the side faces of the head body. A method for manufacturing a magnetic head is also presented.
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