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Method and system for head position control in embedded disk drive controllers

US8116026B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2008
Grant dateFeb 14, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/59605
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A track follow controller includes a burst selector selecting at least one burst pair based on burst pair selection data. A linear position calculator calculates a primary head position and a secondary head position based on the at least one burst pair, and calculates a head linear position based on the primary head position and the secondary head position.

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