A micro-actuator is comprised of a piezoelectric motor mounted on a flexure tongue
with offsetting hinges, to perform a fine positioning of the magnetic read/write
head. The substantial gain in the frequency response greatly improves the performance
and accuracy of the track-follow control for fine positioning. The simplicity of
the enhanced micro-actuator design results in a manufacturing efficiency that enables
a high-volume, low-cost production. The micro-actuator is interposed between a
flexure tongue and a slider to perform an active control of the fly height of the
magnetic read/write head. The induced slider crown and camber are used to compensate
for thermal expansion of the magnetic read/write head, which causes the slider
to be displaced at an unintended fly height position relative to the surface of
the magnetic recording disk. The enhanced micro-actuator design results in reduced
altitude sensitivity, ABS tolerances, and reduced stiction. The controlled fly
height of the magnetic read/write head prevents a possibility of a head crash,
while improving the performance and data integrity.