Probe for memory device having movable media

Details Probe for memory device having movable media Probe for memory device having movable media

1996-05-10

1998-05-12

Edun, Muhammad N.

Dynamic information storage or retrieval

Specific detail of information handling portion of system

Electrical modification or sensing of storage medium

250306, G11B 700

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active

057516855

ABSTRACT:
A buffered probing device includes a cantilever-shaped probe having a micro-needle at its tip, and an electric circuit that applies electrical signals between the micro-needle and a probe target to which an electrical stimulus is applied. In one embodiment of the invention, the probe includes a suspension member having a spring constant per unit length that is less than that of a probe body. The micro-needle is formed on the suspension member. In another embodiment of the invention, the electric circuit applies oscillations at a specific frequency to the probe, such that the micro-needle is always or intermittently in contact with the surface of the probe target. As a result, wear of the needle is greatly reduced.

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