Title :
A study of methods to eliminate metal contact in GMR head manufacturing
Author :
Snyder, Harlan ; Wallash, Albert
Author_Institution :
Tech. Consultin Associates, Saratoga, CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper summarizes a study of various methods to eliminate metal contact between the inputs of a GMR head and metal tooling by using static dissipative materials. Peak discharge currents to ground were measured for a variety of materials.
Keywords :
electric current; electronic equipment manufacture; electrostatic discharge; giant magnetoresistance; magnetic heads; magnetic recording; magnetoresistive devices; GMR head inputs; GMR head manufacturing; metal contact; metal contact elimination; metal tooling; peak discharge currents; static dissipative materials; Current measurement; Electrical resistance measurement; Electrostatic discharge; Giant magnetoresistance; Inorganic materials; Magnetic heads; Manufacturing; Resistors; Surface resistance; Wire;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge Symposium Proceedings 2000
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-58537-018-5
DOI :
10.1109/EOSESD.2000.890044
