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Multi-sensor reader with different readback sensitivities

US9396745B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 2014
Grant dateJul 19, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2005/3996
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for sensing data from a magnetic recording medium using a multi-sensor reader with different readback sensitivities. In accordance with some embodiments, a data transducing head has first and second read sensors. The first read sensor is optimized for reading data and the second read sensor is optimized to detect thermal asperity (TA) events.

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