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Method and apparatus for detecting and remediating in response to insufficient or excessive HAMR optical power

US9916849B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2016
Grant dateMar 13, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2005/0021
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An optical power level applied via a laser when recording data to a track of a heat-assisted recording medium is determined. In response to the optical power level being too low or too high, remedial action is taken to prevent loss of data on one or more of the track and an adjacent track.

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