Design and Analysis of Magnetoresistive Recording Heads

Contents

• Overview of Digital Recording Systems
• Thin Film Properties for MR Sensors
• Coupled Magnetic Films
• Sense Element Biasing, Shielding and Stabilization
• AMR Head Design and Analysis
• GMR Head Design and Analysis
• Micro-Track Profiles
• Characterization of Device Function and Reliability
• Bibliography
• Indices.