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Disk drive with temperature compensation of write current

US7212361B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2001
Grant dateMay 1, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2022

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

Abstract

A disk drive provides temperature compensation for write current. The write current not only provides an acceptable bit error rate for data written to and read from the disk, but also prevents write induced instability in the head. Furthermore, the write current prevents excessive pole tip protrusion. As a result, the write current ensures that data is reliably stored and retrieved at a given temperature.

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