Linear recording tape with a reduced servo band width, and system and method for using the same
US8760795B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B20/1201
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a linear magnetic recording tape includes at least one servo band having a servo pattern readable by a servo reader of a magnetic head for positioning thereof, wherein the servo pattern is adapted to substantially fill a width b of the servo band, the servo band width h is less than or equal to about 1.2 B/N, N is an integer greater than or equal to 2, and B corresponds to a distance between data read/write transducers of the magnetic head in a direction transverse to a longitudinal length of the tape. In another embodiment, a method includes providing the linear magnetic recording tape, formatting the tape, and positioning the magnetic head within a first lateral tape region. Other linear magnetic tapes, systems, and methods are described according to other embodiments.
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