Transfer function for track average amplitude prediction

Electricity: measuring and testing – Magnetic – Magnetic information storage element testing

Reexamination Certificate

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06940279

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus produce a read signal using a read head. A variable gain value is set that is used by a variable gain amplifier to amplify the read signal. The variable gain value is used to determine whether the head is functioning properly.

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