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Apparatus and method for performing seek-servo routine of hard disk drive

US6917489B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2002
Grant dateJul 12, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/5547
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A seek-servo apparatus and method used by a hard disk drive is capable of making the actual position of a head correctly follow the target position of the head irrespective of time delay. The seek-servo apparatus of a hard disk drive is capable of moving a head to a desired track location, and includes an actuator which moves the head to the desired track location in response to an acceleration command having a target acceleration, which leads a target velocity and a target position by a predetermined time. Therefore, the head can be correctly positioned at a desired location on a desired track in real time, and the time for the head to read/write information can be significantly shortened.

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