Patent ID: 7139141
Filing Date: 2006-11-21
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. In a tape drive for storing and retrieving information to and from a media, a system for optimizing write performance comprising: a tape head comprising a write element; and a controller for optimizing write performance in response to at least one media information signal that is stored on a media cartridge; wherein the media is provided as part of the media cartridge; wherein the media information signal corresponds to at least one of media nominal coercivity recorded during manufacture, read/write error rate, error maps, magnetic coating thickness, PW50 recording characteristics, nominal data signal amplitude, total error counts, cartridge format, tape format, modulation code that is implemented for the recording and playback, recording density, and at least one frequency rolloff characteristic; wherein the at least one media information signal is stored in at least one of a radio frequency identification (RFID) sensor in the cartridge, and a memory in the cartridge through electrical contacts.