1. University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA 2. Western Digital, Incorporated, 1710 Automation Parkway, San Jose, CA, 95131, USA
Abstract:
“Flyability” tests were conducted with sliders designed for discrete track recording disks. Laser Doppler vibrometry and acoustic emission were used to characterize the dynamics of the sliders as a function of discrete track parameters. Lubricant depletion was observed depending on the slider nominal flying height. Comparison of experimental results with numerical predictions showed good qualitative agreement.