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Lumped-parameter thermal model of a write transducer for clearance control on magnetic recording device

US9824699B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2017
Grant dateNov 21, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2005/0021
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A lumped-parameter function δ is determined that represents an average power dissipated by a write transducer when writing a signal to a magnetic recording medium. Temperatures of the write transducer are measured while varying the parameters to determine constants of the function δ. The function δ is used to adjust power applied to a clearance control heater when writing to the magnetic recording medium.

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