The sources of lateral tape motion in a tape drive are reviewed. Currently used measurement methods and models for lateral tape motion are analyzed and compared. The effect of roller run-out, tape edge contact, and tape tension transients on lateral tape motion is discussed. A dual stage actuator tape head is investigated to improve track-following capability and increase the track density on a magnetic tape.
Issue Section:
Magnetic Storage
Keywords:
electromagnetic actuators,
magnetic heads,
magnetic recording,
magnetic tape storage,
magnetic tapes,
magnetic tape recording,
lateral tape motion,
magnetic storage
Topics:
Actuators,
Density,
Rollers,
Storage,
Tension,
Transients (Dynamics),
Servomechanisms,
Signals,
Displacement
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