Disk drive with parallel head actuation
    1.
    发明授权
    Disk drive with parallel head actuation 有权
    平行磁头驱动的磁盘驱动器

    公开(公告)号:US09361919B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-07

    申请号:US14874866

    申请日:2015-10-05

    CPC classification number: G11B5/556

    Abstract: An apparatus includes a first read/write head coupled to a first micro actuator, a second read/write head coupled to a second micro actuator, an actuator and a controller. The actuator is coupled to both the first and second micro actuators. The controller is configured to position the first read/write head in response to a first micro actuator control signal and an actuator control signal. Further, the controller is configured to position the second read/write head in response to a second micro actuator control signal and the actuator control signal. The positioning of the first and second read/write heads by the controller is performed substantially simultaneously.

    Abstract translation: 一种装置包括耦合到第一微型致动器的第一读/写头,耦合到第二微致动器的第二读/写头,致动器和控制器。 致动器联接到第一和第二微致动器。 控制器被配置为响应于第一微致动器控制信号和致动器控制信号来定位第一读/写头。 此外,控制器被配置为响应于第二微致动器控制信号和致动器控制信号来定位第二读/写头。 基本上同时执行由控制器定位第一和第二读/写头。

    Apparatus and methods to reduce hard disk drive manufacturing test time
    2.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and methods to reduce hard disk drive manufacturing test time 有权
    降低硬盘驱动器制造测试时间的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09142246B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-22

    申请号:US14511771

    申请日:2014-10-10

    CPC classification number: G11B19/048 G11B5/127 G11B5/455

    Abstract: An apparatus includes a plurality of magnetic read/write heads, a system controller and a switching network. Each of the magnetic read/write heads includes a read sensor element configured to perform a read operation and a write element configured to perform a write operation. The switching network is coupled between the plurality of magnetic read/write heads and the controller. Further, the switching network is configured to substantially simultaneously select elements from at least two of the plurality of magnetic read/write heads in response to a command from the controller such that the operations of the selected elements are performed substantially simultaneously to establish a manufacturing parameter of a disk drive.

    Abstract translation: 一种装置包括多个磁读/写头,系统控制器和交换网。 每个磁读/写头包括被配置为执行读操作的读传感器元件和被配置为执行写操作的写元件。 开关网络耦合在多个磁读/写头与控制器之间。 此外,交换网络被配置为响应于来自控制器的命令,基本上同时从多个磁读/写头中的至少两个选择元件,使得所选择的元件的操作基本上同时执行以建立制造参数 的磁盘驱动器。

    Head-medium contact detection using introduced heat oscillation
    3.
    发明授权
    Head-medium contact detection using introduced heat oscillation 有权
    使用引入热振荡的头 - 介质接触检测

    公开(公告)号:US09047898B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-02

    申请号:US14165906

    申请日:2014-01-28

    CPC classification number: G11B5/581 G11B5/607 G11B5/6076

    Abstract: An apparatus includes a head transducer configured to interact with a magnetic recording medium and a heater configured to thermally actuate the head transducer. A thermal sensor at or near the head transducer is configured to produce a sensor signal. Circuitry is coupled to the heater and configured to cause an oscillation in heater power. The heater power oscillation causes an oscillation in the sensor signal. A detector is coupled to the thermal sensor and configured to detect head-medium contact using the oscillating sensor signal and heater power.

    Abstract translation: 一种装置包括:头部换能器,被配置为与磁记录介质相互作用;以及加热器,其被配置为热致动头部换能器。 在头部传感器处或附近的热传感器被配置成产生传感器信号。 电路耦合到加热器并且被配置为引起加热器功率的振荡。 加热器功率振荡导致传感器信号的振荡。 检测器耦合到热传感器并且被配置为使用振荡传感器信号和加热器功率检测头 - 介质接触。

    HEAD-MEDIUM CONTACT DETECTION USING INTRODUCED HEAT OSCILLATION
    6.
    发明申请
    HEAD-MEDIUM CONTACT DETECTION USING INTRODUCED HEAT OSCILLATION 审中-公开
    使用引入的热振荡进行中间接触检测

    公开(公告)号:US20140254040A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-11

    申请号:US14165906

    申请日:2014-01-28

    CPC classification number: G11B5/581 G11B5/607 G11B5/6076

    Abstract: An apparatus includes a head transducer configured to interact with a magnetic recording medium and a heater configured to thermally actuate the head transducer. A thermal sensor at or near the head transducer is configured to produce a sensor signal. Circuitry is coupled to the heater and configured to cause an oscillation in heater power. The heater power oscillation causes an oscillation in the sensor signal. A detector is coupled to the thermal sensor and configured to detect head-medium contact using the oscillating sensor signal and heater power.

    Abstract translation: 一种装置包括:头部换能器,被配置为与磁记录介质相互作用;以及加热器,其被配置为热致动头部换能器。 在头部传感器处或附近的热传感器被配置成产生传感器信号。 电路耦合到加热器并且被配置为引起加热器功率的振荡。 加热器功率振荡导致传感器信号的振荡。 检测器耦合到热传感器并且被配置为使用振荡传感器信号和加热器功率检测头 - 介质接触。

    Parallel servo control in a data storage device

    公开(公告)号:US10964345B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-30

    申请号:US16881355

    申请日:2020-05-22

    Abstract: A data storage device includes a first data storage surface and a second data storage below the first data storage surface. The data storage device also includes a first micro-actuator coupled to a first arm that supports a first head over the first data storage surface, and a second micro-actuator coupled to a second arm that supports a second head over the second data storage surface. The data storage device further includes a coarse actuator, to which the first and second arms are coupled, that positions the first head and the second head between corresponding first and second tracks on the respective first and second data storage surfaces. Micro-actuator drive circuitry finely positions the first head over the first track and the second head over the second track by concurrently driving the first micro-actuator and the second micro-actuator in opposite directions.

    Head-medium contact detection using introduced heat oscillation
    9.
    发明授权
    Head-medium contact detection using introduced heat oscillation 有权
    使用引入热振荡的头 - 介质接触检测

    公开(公告)号:US08638349B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-28

    申请号:US13793803

    申请日:2013-03-11

    CPC classification number: G11B5/581 G11B5/607 G11B5/6076

    Abstract: An apparatus includes a head transducer configured to interact with a magnetic recording medium and a heater configured to thermally actuate the head transducer. A thermal sensor at or near the head transducer is configured to produce a sensor signal. Circuitry is coupled to the heater and configured to cause an oscillation in heater power. The heater power oscillation causes an oscillation in the sensor signal. A detector is coupled to the thermal sensor and configured to detect head-medium contact using the oscillating sensor signal and heater power.

    Abstract translation: 一种装置包括:头部换能器,被配置为与磁记录介质相互作用;以及加热器,其被配置为热致动头部换能器。 在头部传感器处或附近的热传感器被配置成产生传感器信号。 电路耦合到加热器并且被配置为引起加热器功率的振荡。 加热器功率振荡导致传感器信号的振荡。 检测器耦合到热传感器并且被配置为使用振荡传感器信号和加热器功率检测头 - 介质接触。

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