Controlled fly height slider with necked ABS

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2011-05-03

2011-05-03

Renner, Craig A. (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Fluid bearing head support

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C360S235700

Reexamination Certificate

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07936538

ABSTRACT:
A slider that includes a necked ABS pad is disclosed. More specifically, the slider includes an ABS pad having a first ABS region and a second ABS region, where the second ABS region is disposed immediately in front of the first ABS region proceeding in the direction of a leading edge of the slider. A transducer and a thermal actuator each may be disposed within the first ABS region. The width of the second ABS region (a necked portion of the ABS pad) is less than a width of the first ABS region.

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