Digital device configuration and method

Details Digital device configuration and method Digital device configuration and method

2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Portka, Gary J (Department: 2187)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Specific memory composition

C710S005000, C710S074000, C711S112000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08001321

ABSTRACT:
A digital Storage Element is described. A device is configured including a Storage Element for access by a user responsive to a native control code. A processing arrangement executes a control program for controlling the overall device and executing at least a portion of the native control code as part of the control program for interfacing with the Storage Element. A programming arrangement is provided separate from the device for customizing a read channel within the Storage Element. Command, user interaction and data transfer execution are discussed for mitigation of potential mechanical shock effects. Status indications relating to the Storage Element are provided including head position and mechanical shock. Calibration, test and operational monitoring procedures, for using head position status, are described. Failure configuration monitoring is provided in tracking overall performance and design considerations.

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