Low track pitch write module and bidirectional tape head

Details Low track pitch write module and bidirectional tape head Low track pitch write module and bidirectional tape head

2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Renner, Craig A. (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Head

Plural gaps

C360S241100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07978429

ABSTRACT:
A low track pitch write module and bidirectional tape head for writing and/or reading data on a magnetic recording tape. The write module and tape head have a tape bearing surface for engaging the magnetic recording tape and plural write elements. The write elements are arranged so that the write gaps of adjacent write elements are spaced from each other by not more than approximately one write gap width, while being generally aligned along an axis that is perpendicular to a direction of movement of the magnetic recording tape. The write elements may have a planar or vertical construction comprising plural thin film layers oriented in generally parallel or perpendicular relationship with the tape bearing surface. One or more read element arrays may also be provided.

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