Abstract: A simplified architecture is provided for a partial response read channel. One digital equalizer is used in conjunction with a simple shaping circuit to minimize power consumption while concurrently optimizing both the data recovery and timing extraction functions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 20, 1995
Date of Patent:
May 28, 1996
Assignee:
Quantum Corporation
Inventors:
Lih-Jyh Weng, An-Loong Kok, Barry H. Gold