Alternate randomizing for even/odd data tracks

U.S. Patent Number: 6392829

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and storage device for reducing the occurrence of data miscompare errors. The method includes identifying a destination track as either an even track or an odd track and selecting a pseudo-random set of data based on this identification. The pseudo-random set of data is combined with write data to produce randomized data that is used as the basis for a write signal to be written to the destination track.

Inventors: Stoutenburgh; Joseph S. (Hopkins, MN); Meyer; Forrest C. (Eden Prairie, MN)

Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC (Scotts Valley, CA)

Application Number: 09/177,167

Issued: 2002-05-21

Expired: 2006-05-21

Classes: 360/39 ; 360/53; 360/75; 360/78.04

Field of search: 360/53,39,48,75,55,78.01,78.04

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