Integrated method and device for a dual stage micro-actuator and suspension design for the hard disk driver

Abstract

A system and method using a connection plate to electrically couple a magnetic read/write head to a printed circuit assembly. The connection plate has a set of contact pads to control reads and a set of contact pads to control. The printed circuit assembly also allows control of the micro-actuator arms. The connection plate can be attached to a framing assembly of the micro-actuator by laser welding or by using an ultraviolet cured epoxy.

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         38 . A method, comprising: 
 attaching a magnetic read/write head with a first arm and a second arm of a metal framing assembly; and    electrically coupling the magnetic read/write head to a printed circuit assembly with a connection plate.    
     
     
         39 . The method of  claim 38 , further comprising: 
 coupling a first strip of piezoelectric actuator material to the first arm; and    coupling a second strip of piezoelectric actuator material to the second arm.    
     
     
         40 . The method of  claim 39 , further comprising: 
 electrically coupling the first strip to the printed circuit assembly via a first set of one or more bonding pads; and    electrically coupling the second strip to the printed circuit assembly via a second set of one or more bonding pads.    
     
     
         41 . The method of  claim 39 , further comprising separately controlling the first strip of piezoelectric actuator material and the second strip of piezoelectric actuator material.