System and method for a subambient pressure air bearing slider utilizing negative pressure grooves
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May 21, 2013
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Feb 7, 2008
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Oct 2, 2007
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May 20, 2003
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Abstract
A system and method are disclosed for a subambient pressure air bearing slider utilizing negative pressure grooves. In one embodiment, a groove extends from a slider's leading edge, splits, and terminates in two locations at the slider's trailing edge. In one embodiment, a groove is provided in a slider's compression pad near the trailing edge of the slider.
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