Patent ID: 6392840
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
An interleaved bi-directional magnetic tape head comprising a read element, a write element that includes coils electrically associated therewith and a first pole piece and a second pole piece, with said coils spaced between said first pole piece and said second pole piece by first and second insulating materials, and a servo element formed on a substrate, each element having a contact pad electrically associated therewith, wherein:(a) each said contact pad is located in a single plane spaced above said substrate and common to all said contact pads to thereby provide a single contact level; (b) said contact pads consist of a single layer of an electrically conducting metal, said single layer located in said single plane; and (c) said coils also comprise said single layer of electrically conducting metal, with said second insulating material between said coils and said second pole piece, said second insulating material comprising two insulating layers and a cross-linked material.