Method and apparatus for optimizing flying height control using heated sliders
US7190543B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B5/6064
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for optimizing flying height control using heated sliders is disclosed. A first heater is provided in a slider for implementing a first operating characteristic and a second heater is provided in the slider for implementing a second operating characteristic. A power source is provided for activating the first and second heaters. An activation controller is provided for allowing the first and second heaters to be selectively activated by the power source.
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