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longitudinal recording

longitudinal recording definition - computer

The common method of digital recording on a magnetic material. The bits are laid out end to end, and the direction of the magnetic charge is horizontal with respect to the medium.


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Longitudinal Vs. Perpendicular

Longitudinal recording is the traditional way bits have been recorded on disk platters. (Image courtesy of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies.)






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