Disk drive system configurable for multiple supply voltages

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1999-02-26

2000-01-04

Psitos, Aristotelis M.

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Automatic control of a recorder mechanism

360 75, 360 7308, 360 7804, G11B 1518

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060116676

ABSTRACT:
A disk drive system that functions at various different power supply voltage levels includes a reset generator for resetting the disk drive in response to a predetermined reset condition dependent upon a drop in the power supply voltage. An adapter circuit coupled to the reset generator produces the reset condition by applying a multiplier to the supply potential of the system to establish a predetermined voltage at a reset node. The adapter circuit includes a switch for selecting the multiplier based upon the particular mode of operation desired. The mode of operation is selected based upon an expected operating range of the power supply potential. A logic device is coupled to the adapter circuit to determine the particular mode of operation and for monitoring the current operating supply potential. The logic device is coupled to the switch to change the multiplier in accordance with the particular mode of operation selected, as the supply potential varies through an expected operating range.

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