Abstract:
A novel technique and associated arrangement for determining the noise-free value of a system parameter which is time variable and has a noise component as detected. The technique involves processing the noise-including value and passing it through "Second Order/Summing" filter means (FF). The technique is particularly useful with the "track-following servo" in a high density disk file to secure superior head-displacement error values which are more noise-free. A pair of first values input to a summer (Sm) are secured by detecting motor current sense voltage (Vi) integrating it with respect to time and passing the result through a pair of novel "second order filter" means --one band-pass (F1), the other low-pass (F2); while also securing a third input to the summer (Sm) by detecting a position error signal voltage (Vxi), including noise components (M(s)) in the usual manner and passing it through a "second order low-pass" filter (F3); then algebraically summing these to secure a relatively noise-free position error signal (Vxo). Thus, the summing filter array gates the position-error voltage (Vxi) but attenuates the (mechanical) noise component (M(s)).
Abstract:
A disc drive arrangement including read/write head actuator driven by an improved voice coil motor (35), having a housing (31), or other flux-return structure, that is fabricated and processed of "magnetic ductile iron" and adapted to exhibit improved magnetic characteristics and operation (increased working flux, increased efficiency, and more effective power/acceleration for a given current), thus decreasing access time and being more readily machined than cast steel or similar conventional metals.
Abstract:
An apparatus for improving the positioning accuracy of a tracking arm in a disc system and eliminating run-out. The apparatus has acceleration apparatus (20) for moving the arm, braking apparatus (84) to brake the movement of the arm, apparatus for detecting run-out (96), and responsive apparatus (88) for removing the braking current in the event run-out is detected.
Abstract:
Improved aqueous magnetic coating composition employing a polyacrylic latex polymer as a dispersant. As preferred embodiments, the composition further comprises a polymeric binder having both hard and soft components, as well as the inclusion of flow agents, antifoaming agents, wetting agents and lubricants.