MEMS-based nano probe technology for data storage applications

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Abstract

Summary form only given. Data storage technology has evolved in two predominant directions in recent years, reflecting the two critical demands of large capacity and fast access. These two directions, embodied by hard disk drives (HDD) for the first direction, and random access memory (RAM) for the second one, have demonstrated phenomenal improvements in performance. The question arises as to whether one can envision an alternative technology that will combine the capacity of an HDD and access time of a RAM, within dimensions on the order of only several mm2. A novel approach that is discussed involves the implementation of several concepts that have recently been advanced in the emerging field of nanotechnology. In particular, scanning probe microscopy using a large number of cantilevers operating in parallel offers a unique opportunity that is currently being pursued by several research groups at universities and companies around the world.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationJoint NAPMRC 2003 - Digest of Technical Papers [Perpendicular Magnetic Recording Conference]
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages67
Number of pages1
ISBN (Electronic)078037746X, 9780780377462
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes
EventJoint 2nd North American Perpendicular Magnetic Recording Conference, NAPMRC 2003 and 6th Perpendicular Magnetic Recording Conference - Monterey, United States
Duration: 6 Jan 20038 Jan 2003

Publication series

NameJoint NAPMRC 2003 - Digest of Technical Papers [Perpendicular Magnetic Recording Conference]

Conference

ConferenceJoint 2nd North American Perpendicular Magnetic Recording Conference, NAPMRC 2003 and 6th Perpendicular Magnetic Recording Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMonterey
Period6/01/038/01/03

Keywords

  • Atomic force microscopy
  • Flash memory
  • Hard disks
  • Magnetic analysis
  • Magnetic force microscopy
  • Nanotechnology
  • Nonvolatile memory
  • Random access memory
  • Read-write memory
  • Scanning probe microscopy

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