Air bearing sliders with a pressure cavity or cavities

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Fluid bearing head support – Disk record

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06980399

ABSTRACT:
A slider for a data storage device is disclosed. The slider includes a bearing pad or surface having a raised bearing surface, a stepped bearing surface and a recessed pressure cavity or cavities. The recessed pressure cavity or cavities provides a reduced raised bearing surface area to reduce stiction and shape sensitivity. The recessed pressure cavity or cavities include a recessed cavity surface which is recessed from the raised bearing surface of the bearing surface or pad and a cavity step to the raised bearing surface.

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