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Self-equalization method for partial-response maximum-likelihood disk drive systems

US5426541A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 1994
Grant dateJun 20, 1995
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/09
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and method for providing equalization adjustment for a filter are provided in a PRML data channel. A first predetermined test pattern is written. Relative error is measured in both magnitude and phase for predetermined frequencies. A relative magnitude ratio for the predetermined frequencies and a phase delay between the predetermined frequencies are identified. A tap set is generated having predefined frequency responses at a plurality of predefined discrete frequencies.

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