Definition: Thin Film


A type of coating deposited on a flat surface through a photolithographic process. Thin film is used on disk platters and read/write heads, as well as on the write element of MR heads.




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IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)

A type of drive where the interface controller electronics are incorporated into the design of the hard drive rather than as a separate controller.

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