Development of integrated suspension system for a nanoslider with an MR head transducer

The requirements for a suspension assembly with a 2-mm nanoslider and a magnetoresistive (MR) head transducer to improve the head-disk interface are discussed. An integrated suspension system with a miniature monolithic flexible body with the signal pattern directly on the body is introduced. Experiments showed that the suspension system has good characteristics to carry a nanoslider and an MR head transducer.<>