The claimed embodiments provide methods, apparatuses and systems directed
to a servo-actuated positioner for a read/write head that uses a
piezoelectric super fine actuator that moves the read/write head to
maintain alignment with data tracks on a magnetic tape. The
servo-actuated positioner, in one implementation, uses flexures to
mechanically support the read/write head. Piezoelectric elements are
attached to the flexures in strategic locations to effect movement of the
read/write head when the elements are actuated. This configuration
achieves a large actuator motion using small piezoelectric elements.
Additionally, manufacturability is improved since the piezoelectric
elements, which are typically brittle, are attached to the mechanically
robust flexures.