Title :
Slider-disk contact characterization using MR sensor as transducer
Author :
Ng, L. ; Zhang, M.S. ; Ma, Y.S. ; Liu, B.
Author_Institution :
Data Storage Inst., Singapore
Abstract :
Reduction of the magnetic spacing has lead to the possibility of near contact recording, otherwise known as surfing recording, achieved by using a TFC slider with pole tip in contact with the lubricant layer. The characterization of the lubricant and overcoat contact through the use of the readback signal is proposed.
Keywords :
electrical contacts; magnetic recording; magnetoresistive devices; transducers; magnetic spacing reduction; magneto resistive sensor; near contact recording; slider-disk contact; surfing recording; thermal flyheight control slider; transducer; Acoustic sensors; Disk recording; Lubricants; Magnetic recording; Optical design; Oscilloscopes; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Temperature sensors; Transducers; Voltage; head-disk interface; lubricant contact; near contact recording; readback signal;
Conference_Titel :
Magnetic Recording Conference, 2009. APMRC '09. Asia-Pacific
Conference_Location :
Singapore
Print_ISBN :
978-9810-82191-3
DOI :
10.1109/APMRC.2009.4925370
