Electrostatic discharge protection method for read/write transducer

摘要

The method includes placing a material (21) with nonlinear electrical resistance characteristics on the electrical conduit. The material has high electrical resistance under normal conditions and changes to a low resistance state when a voltage threshold is exceeded. The charge is grounded (19) via low resistance circuit path shunting the charge from the transducer. The transducer is mounted on an arm and coupled to the read/write circuitry through electrical conduit for carrying data. An Independent claim includes a head stack assembly with electrostatic discharge protection.