Abstract:
An example system includes a bin generator engine to divide a range of data into bins of equal size; and populate the bins with the data, the bins comprising a first data structure stored in a memory. The example system further includes a sub-bin generator engine to: sub-divide the bins into respective sub-bins based on a relative frequency of the data in the bins; and populate the sub-bins with the data or further data, the sub-bins comprising a second data structure stored in the memory. The example system further includes a data parameter engine to: reconstruct the data, or the further data, based on the sub-bin distribution of the data/further data; and determine a parameter of the data/further data, based on the data/further data, as reconstructed from the distribution into the sub-bins, the parameter being stored, at least temporarily in the memory or transmitted to an external device.
Abstract:
A technique includes in a data storage device, sensing a plurality of data streams from a track of storage media as the media moves in a given direction using a plurality of read elements such that at least one of the read elements is redundant. The technique includes combining the data streams to generate a data stream indicating data read from the track.
Abstract:
Techniques for protecting tape heads from wear are provided. In an example, a method includes forming a coating over elements on the magnetic tape head, wherein the elements can comprise read elements, write elements, or both and wherein the coating does not extend over adjacent tape bearing surfaces.
Abstract:
A system including a read/write head to write to a magnetic tape. The read/write head includes a data island that includes read/write elements. The data island to reduce contact between the magnetic tape and the data island at locations between the read/write elements.
Abstract:
Techniques for operating tape heads are provided. In an example, a method includes detecting a potential at a sensor region, determining a target potential using a transfer function, and applying the target potential to an effector region.