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System and method for reducing micro-discharge events in a data storage device

US7436630B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2004
Grant dateOct 14, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/40
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data storage device head having reduced media induced micro-discharge events. The data storage device head includes a support structure, and a wafer. A mitigation voltage, other than a ground potential, is presented to the wafer at a level sufficient to suppress media induced micro-discharge events.

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