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Figure 17-3 POS Technology Implements
unused back side of the media, allowing 100% of the data-bearing side to
be used for data recording.
sensitivity to outside influences, which allows the Super DLTtape sys-
tem to achieve a track count with an order of magnitude increase over
current DLTtape products.(See Figure 17-3.)
Magneto-Resistive Cluster Heads (MRC)
Quantum has evolved the Magneto-Resistive Cluster heads to a new
level as they are integrated into the POS as an LGMR-enabling tech-
nology. MRC heads are small magneto resistive heads densely packed
together to form a "cluster." These clustered heads are joined together
through the use of advanced thin film processing technology. MRC
provides higher data transfer rates and capacity than traditional MR
heads of equal size. MRC heads also provide high wafer usage efficien-
cy for low head costs. They offer higher track density and capacity
through greater resistance to environmental considerations like tem-
perature and humidity, and they increase transfer rates and perfor-
mance with multiple heads.(See Figure 17-4.)
17.10 SUPER DLTtape: THE FUTURE OF DLTtape TECHNOLOGY
an optical servo on the