Magnetic recording disk having a transition zone

Details Magnetic recording disk having a transition zone Magnetic recording disk having a transition zone

2010-05-10

2011-11-22

Castro, Angel A. (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Automatic control of a recorder mechanism

Controlling the head

C360S135000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08064156

ABSTRACT:
A disk drive having a magnetic recording disk with a transition zone is described. A surface texture of the transition zone induces the head to fly at a greater height than when operating over a data zone, while transitioning the head to a landing zone to park.

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