Patent ID: 6266213
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A head slider supporting device comprising:a suspension having a head slider mounting prearranged portion on which a head slider integrally having a head is mounted, a head IC chip mounting prearranged portion on which a head IC chip is mounted, and wiring patterns extending from said head slider mounting prearranged portion;wherein:said head IC chip mounting prearranged portion includes through holes formed in said suspension, and head IC chip mounting terminals provided on a first surface of said suspension, which first surface is opposite to a second surface on which said head slider mounting prearranged portion is provided, said terminals being electrically connected with extending ends of said wiring patterns via said through holes, said terminals being provided in an arrangement corresponding to terminals of said head IC chip; andsaid head IC chip is mounted on said first surface of said suspension, which first surface is opposite to said second surface on which said head slider is mounted.