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Data storage device adjusting seek profile based on seek length when ending track is near ramp

US9165583B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2014
Grant dateOct 20, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2034

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

Abstract

A data storage device is disclosed comprising a head actuated over a disk comprising a plurality of tracks, and a load/unload ramp. When seeking the head a seek length from a starting track to an ending track, control circuit is configured to adjust a seek profile when the seek length is greater than a first threshold and the ending track is within a second threshold of the load/unload ramp.

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