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Testing method of a magnetic head, and testing apparatus thereof

US9355660B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 2013
Grant dateMay 31, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/455
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A testing method of a magnetic head includes: applying a first magnetic field with a constant intensity in a first direction that is the same with that of the longitudinal bias field to the magnetic head, simultaneously applying a second magnetic field with variant intensities in a second direction traversing the air bearing surface, and measuring a first noise; applying a third magnetic field with a constant intensity in a third direction that is opposite to the first direction to the magnetic head, simultaneously applying the second magnetic field with variant intensities in the second direction, and measuring a second noise; and analyzing noise change between the first noise and the second noise. The invention can screen out defective magnetic heads that possess poor noise characteristic and unstable performance.

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