Abstract:
A magnetoresistive (MR) read transducer has one MR element and a soft magnetic bias film that is electrically insulated from the MR element. When current is applied to the MR element, the bias film is magnetically saturated, and provides a magnetizing bias field to the MR element. The bias field is independent of the sense current amplitude and of the output signal.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a magnetic recording medium including a substrate carrying a coating of magnetic particles and non-magnetic load-bearing spherical particles dispersed in a binder. The spherical particles protrude above the surface of the magnetic coating. The particles do not protrude above the surface of the magnetic coating by more than 1/5th of the thickness of said coating.
Abstract:
A magnetoresistive (MR) read transducer has one MR element and a soft magnetic bias film that is electrically insulated from the MR element. When current is applied to the MR element, the bias film is magnetically saturated, and provides a magnetizing bias field to the MR element. The bias field is independent of the sense current amplitude and of the output signal.