Disk drive detecting positive correlation in fly height measurements

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8320069
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12727154

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A disk drive is disclosed comprising a plurality of disks having a plurality of disk surfaces. The disk drive further comprises a head actuated over each disk surface, and a spindle motor for rotating the disks. A first fly height measurement is generated for a first disk surface, and a second fly height measurement is generated for a second disk surface. A positive correlation is detected in the first and second fly height measurements.

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WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES INC3355 MICHELSON DRIVE SUITE 100 IRVINE CA 92612

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Knigge, Bernhard E San Jose, US 52 1082
McFadyen, James P R Redwood City, US 9 758

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