Abstract
Electrostatic glass actuators are a promising new concept for data storage devices. Their stunning simplicity, together with their ability to outperform their electromagnetic counterparts at small size, make them the solution of choice for a potential flat one inch hard disc drive. This paper presents an analytical model of the electrostatic glass actuator, validated by experimentation and determines the best glass blend for this application. Futhermore, a functional prototype of a one-inch drive will be presented.
