Abstract:
A method for producing a LDPC encoded test pattern for media in a LDPC based drive system includes adding error detection code data to a predominantly zero bit test pattern and adding additional zero bits to produce a test pattern of a desirable length. The test pattern may then be scrambled to produce a desirable flaw detection test pattern. The flaw detection test pattern may then be encoding with an LDPC code, or other error correction code with minimal disturbance to the run length constraints of the data pattern, and written to a storage medium.
Abstract:
An apparatus for reading data includes an array of analog inputs operable to receive analog signals retrieved from a magnetic storage medium, wherein the analog inputs correspond to multiple data tracks on the magnetic storage medium, and wherein the number of analog inputs in the array of analog inputs is greater than the number of data tracks being read, at least one joint equalizer operable to filter the analog inputs to yield an equalized output for each of the data tracks being read, and at least one data detector operable to apply a detection algorithm to the equalized output from the joint equalizer to yield detected values for each of the data tracks being read.
Abstract:
Aspects of the disclosure pertain to a system and method for providing component detector switching for a diversity loop detector. Switching between component detectors is performed via one of: a periodic state likelihood reset process, a slope-based switching process, or a cross-over connection process. The joint decision circuit switches among component detectors to promote improved performance with present of constant or transition phase offset.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for magnetoresistive asymmetry estimation may include, but are not limited to, operations for: receiving a magnetic read head transducer output; computing a mean value of the magnetic read head transducer output; computing a median value of the magnetic read head transducer output; and applying a correction coefficient to a magnetic read head detector input according to at least the mean value of the magnetic read head transducer output and the median value of the magnetic read head transducer output.
Abstract:
The present inventions are related to systems and methods for data processing, and more particularly to systems and methods for performing data decoding.
Abstract:
A method for producing a LDPC encoded test pattern for media in a LDPC based drive system includes adding error detection code data to a predominantly zero bit test pattern and adding additional zero bits to produce a test pattern of a desirable length. The test pattern may then be scrambled to produce a desirable flaw detection test pattern. The flaw detection test pattern may then be encoding with an LDPC code, or other error correction code with minimal disturbance to the run length constraints of the data pattern, and written to a storage medium.
Abstract:
Systems and method relating generally to data processing, and more particularly to systems and methods for encoding and decoding information. Some embodiments include one or both of a multi-algorithm data encoder circuit and/or a multi-algorithm data decoder circuit. In some cases, a first algorithm encoding is applied on a first section by section basis to a user data set yield an encoded portion; and a second algorithm encoding is applied on a second section by section basis to a data set derived from a subset of the encoded portion.
Abstract:
A communication system and a noise predictive calibration method are disclosed. The communication system includes a decoder configured to decode an input signal, wherein the decoder produces one of: a converged data output when the decoder decodes the input signal successfully, and a non-converged data output when the decoder decodes the input signal unsuccessfully. The communication system also includes a convergence monitor configured to determine a calibration procedure based on at least one of: a number of times where the decoder decodes successfully, and a number of times where the decoder decodes unsuccessfully. A noise predictive calibration circuit is configured to utilize output produced by the decoder without qualification when the convergence monitor indicates utilization of a first calibration procedure. The noise predictive calibration circuit is further configured to utilize only the converged data output produced by the decoder when the convergence monitor indicates utilization of a second calibration procedure.
Abstract:
Systems, methods, devices, circuits for data processing, and more particularly to systems and methods for determining a down track distance between two or more read heads on a read/write head assembly.