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Methods and devices for track seeking using microactuators

US9741379B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2016
Grant dateAug 22, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/556
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is disclosed for positioning a transducer over a magnetic recording medium having a plurality of tracks. The method includes positioning the transducer over a first track using a voice coil motor (VCM) and a microactuator. The method further includes applying a feedforward voltage profile to the microactuator to position the transducer over a second track.

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