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Ramp unload in disc drives

US7352523B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2005
Grant dateApr 1, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/54
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide for apparatus and methods for performing unload operations, including enabling read/write heads to reach a desired velocity at the ramp. Embodiments of the present invention are particularly beneficial for handheld products where low power consumption and reliability are important requirements.

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