Patent ID: 6801402
Filing Date: 2004-10-05
Classification: G11B,H05K

Abstract:
A Trace Gimbal Assembly (TGA) for use in a disk drive and attachable to a head having a read element and a write element, the TGA comprising:a conductor array having a first end connectable to the read element and the write element and a distal end for connecting the read element and the write element to a signal processing circuit, the conductor array further comprising: a pair of read-paths connectable to the read element for electrically connecting the head to a shunt; and a pair of write-paths connectable to the write element, a conductive substrate for supporting the head and the conductor array; a dielectric layer disposed between the conductor array and the conductive substrate; the shunt connected at the distal end for shunting the read element; and an anti-static coating, covering a substantial portion of the conductor array for neutralizing electrostatic charge accumulation on the conductor array, wherein the anti-static coating is disposed adjacent to the conductor array and substantially covers at least one of the pairs, and wherein the anti-static coating is characterized by a thickness in the range of 15-40 microns.