Disk head assembly with multiple read and/or write transducers for improved performance

摘要

A recording disk apparatus is provided. The recording disk apparatus includes a recording disk having at least one recording surface with a plurality of spaced recording tracks. The recording disk also includes a positioning arm with a head assembly. The head assembly has a plurality of read transducers. Each consecutive transducer is positioned relative to one another at a distance substantially smaller than a spacing between two consecutive tracks.