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Method and apparatus for asymmetry correction in magnetic recording channels

US7079342B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 2004
Grant dateJul 18, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2220/2516
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Asymmetry correction for an MR read head in a magnetic recording channel employs an exponential function to correct MR read head asymmetry. The asymmetry correction function has the form ƒASC(y)=y−q(eay+e−ay−2), wherein a is a parameter that can be adjusted for optimal channel performance, and q is an asymmetry correction coefficient.

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