Serpentine seeks during data storage device idle periods

    公开(公告)号:US09852754B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-26

    申请号:US15281770

    申请日:2016-09-30

    CPC classification number: G11B5/5547 G11B5/40

    Abstract: Apparatus and method for managing a data storage device during extended idle conditions of the data storage device in which host access commands are not being received or serviced. In some embodiments, upon detection of an idle condition, a control circuit identifies a selected data transducer of the data storage device and a corresponding initial radial position of the data transducer with respect to an associated rotatable data recording surface. The control circuit performs a serpentine seek operation during the idle condition to gradually advance the selected data transducer in a selected radial direction across the data recording surface beginning at the initial radial position and ending at a final radial position. The serpentine seek operation prevents the transducer from being maintained in a stationary position during the idle condition, reducing the likelihood of damage through thermal asperity contact events, lubrication disturb, wear, etc.

    Clearance distance verification and control
    3.
    发明授权
    Clearance distance verification and control 有权
    间隙距离验证和控制

    公开(公告)号:US09001451B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-07

    申请号:US13964869

    申请日:2013-08-12

    CPC classification number: G11B21/21 G11B5/455 G11B5/6029 G11B5/607

    Abstract: Method and apparatus for verifying and controlling a clearance distance of an object, such as but not limited to a fly height of a read/write transducer adjacent a recording medium in a data storage device. In accordance with some embodiments, a sensor is used to sense a plurality of patterns from an adjacent surface, with each pattern being written at a different constant frequency. A final clearance distance between the sensor and the surface is established in response to a multi-frequency response ratio from the sensor and a single frequency response ratio from the sensor.

    Abstract translation: 用于验证和控制物体的间隙距离的方法和装置,例如但不限于与数据存储装置中的记录介质相邻的读/写换能器的飞行高度。 根据一些实施例,传感器用于从相邻表面感测多个图案,其中每个图案被以不同的恒定频率写入。 响应于来自传感器的多频响应比和来自传感器的单个频率响应比,确定传感器和表面之间的最后的间隙距离。

    HEATER DESIGN FOR FLY HEIGHT CONTROL
    5.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180174603A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-21

    申请号:US15815369

    申请日:2017-11-16

    CPC classification number: G11B5/3133 G11B5/29 G11B5/314 G11B5/607

    Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein includes a storage device comprising a transducer heat including at least one pair of read/write elements and a heat shaped to thermally protrude regions of the transducer head including the read/write elements. According to one implementation, the heat element includes at least one conductive portion of locally decreased resistance proximal to and between the pair of read/write elements to direct the thermally protruded close point away from a midpoint between the read/write elements.

    HEATER DESIGN FOR FLY HEIGHT CONTROL

    公开(公告)号:US20170256275A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-09-07

    申请号:US15435676

    申请日:2017-02-17

    CPC classification number: G11B5/3133 G11B5/29 G11B5/314 G11B5/607

    Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein includes a storage device comprising a transducer heat including at least one pair of read/write elements and a heat shaped to thermally protrude regions of the transducer head including the read/write elements. According to one implementation, the heat element includes at least one conductive portion of locally decreased resistance proximal to and between the pair of read/write elements to direct the thermally protruded close point away from a midpoint between the read/write elements.

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