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Data storage device adjusting spindle motor current based on continuous function of voice coil current during seek

US10176840B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2018
Grant dateJan 8, 2019
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B19/28
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data storage device is disclosed comprising a spindle motor configured to rotate a disk, and a first voice coil motor (VCM) configured to actuate a head over the disk. During at least fifty percent of a seek of the head over the disk, a spindle control signal is generated based on a continuous function of a current flowing through the first VCM, and the spindle control signal is applied to the spindle motor.

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