Multi-format thinfilm head and associated methods

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2006-12-26

2006-12-26

Wellington, Andrea (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

General recording or reproducing

Signal switching

C360S121000, C360S122000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07154691

ABSTRACT:
According to one aspect, an exemplary multi-format magneto resistive recording head is provided. The magnetic head includes a first set of data transducers configured transversely across a direction of tape transport, the first set of data transducers associated with a first data format, and a second set of data transducers configured transversely across the direction of tape transport, the second set of data transducers associated with a second data format, wherein the first set of data transducers and the second set of data transducers are separated by a distance along the direction of tape transport. In one example, the magnetic head includes a first raised elongated island positioned transversely across the direction of tape transport, the first island including the first set of data transducers, and a second raised elongated island positioned transversely across the direction of tape transport, the second island including the second set of data transducers.

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