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Transfer function for track average amplitude prediction

US6940279B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2003
Grant dateSep 6, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2005/001
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus produce a read signal using a read head. A variable gain value is set that is used by a variable gain amplifier to amplify the read signal. The variable gain value is used to determine whether the head is functioning properly.

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