Patent ID: 8213120
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: G11B,H05K

Abstract:
1. A tape drive system, comprising: a magnetic head; a drive mechanism for passing a magnetic recording tape over the head; a cable coupled to the magnetic head, the cable comprising a first layer of liquid crystal polymer, and at least 16 electrically conductive leads directly adjacent the first layer of liquid crystal polymer, wherein the first layer of liquid crystal polymer has either a planar upper surface on which the leads are positioned, or a lower surface having physical characteristics of formation over the leads and having ridges that extend between the leads, wherein all leads of the cable lie in a single plane, wherein a spacing between all adjacent leads is less than about 50 microns, wherein a width of each lead along a plane extending through all of the leads and perpendicular to axes of the leads is less than about 75 microns; and a controller coupled to the cable, and communicating with the head using the cable.