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Dynamic loop gain alteration for data retrieval

US4003086A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 1975
Grant dateJan 11, 1977
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Expiry dateApr 28, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B20/1252
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for recovering data stored on a magnetic medium which includes a variable frequency oscillator and a variable frequency oscillator feedback control loop therefor as a part of the data read circuitry, and which includes means for attempting to recover marginally recorded data by increasing the variable frequency oscillator feedback control loop gain during predetermined data read retries.

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