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Tape Technology
Figure 1
Features such as factory written servo tracks (see
figure 1), keep heads aligned for precise data
reading/writing to ensure proper tracking for all
128, 256, or 384 tracks for the entire length of the
tape. Because linear serpentine recording
technologies require many back-and-forth
traversals of the tape, this shoe shining process
often results in high heat build-up of the record
heads and stress to the tape's coated surface. Under
these extreme conditions, the tape has a life
expectancy that depends on the number of passes
and the speed used to record and playback.
Maxell Enterprise tape is manufactured with an
additional layer (optimized back coat) to control
friction and static charges during the tape running
mode (figure 2). This optimized back coat also
serves to protect the base film against mechanical
tape transport scratches by improving the tape's
runability and reliability.
Additionally, the back-coating of the tape has anti-
static and surface sealing properties that protects the
recording side from dropouts and reduces errors and
damage to the tape caused by dirt and dust.
Figure 2
Maxell Enterprise cartridges are not only designed to perform error free but also have an archival life in excess
of 30 years to preserve valuable data for the long term.
Low Error Rate
The Maxell Enterprise media employs our proprietary Ceramic Armor Metal magnetic particles. Combining it
with Maxell’s unique multi-orientation technology to effectively utilize its high magnetic energy, Maxell has
achieved a remarkable high output low noise tape. Low error rate is also reached by achieving superior low
noise characteristics.
As figure 3 (below) illustrates, Maxell's tape media cartridges are designed to be error free even when used up
to 40,000 read-forward cycles. Thanks to the superior, reliable and resilient qualities of the Ceramic Armor
Metal Particle formulation, Maxell's media is proven to contain fewer Read Permanent and Read ECC Errors
than the competition.
