THIN-FILM INDUCTIVE HEADS

Authors
CHIU A CROLL I HEIM DE JONES RE KASIRAJ P KLAASSEN KB MEE CD SIMMONS RG
Citation
A. Chiu et al., THIN-FILM INDUCTIVE HEADS, IBM journal of research and development, 40(3), 1996, pp. 283-300
Citations number
65
Categorie Soggetti
Computer Science Hardware & Architecture
Journal title
IBM journal of research and development → ACNP
ISSN journal
00188646
Volume
40
Issue
3
Year of publication
1996
Pages
283 - 300
Database
ISI
SICI code
0018-8646(1996)40:3<283:TIH>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
The development of IBM thin-film inductive recording heads is traced f rom 1964, through their first introduction in 1979, to the present. We review a number of innovations in thin-film technology materials and processes associated with this type of head. Design and technology cha nges made since 1979 have led to the development and implementation of heads in several successful recording systems. We also describe effor ts to predict the performance of thin-film inductive heads and to unde rstand and control head instabilities and noise.