Device Overview
1.1 Features
1.1.1 Functions and performance
(1) Compact
The disk has 1 or 2 disks of 65 mm (2.5 inches) diameter, and its height is 12.5
mm(0.492 inch).
(2)Large capacity
The disk drive can record up to 1,083 MB (formatted) on one disk using the (8/9) PRML recording method and 13 recording zone technology. The MHA2021AT and MHA2032AT have a formatted capacity of 2,167 MB and 3,251 MB respectively.
(3)
The disk drive has an internal data rate up to 8.92 MB/s. The disk drive supports an external data rate up to 16.6 MB/s.
(4) Average positioning time
Use of a rotary voice coil motor in the head positioning mechanism greatly increases the positioning speed. The average positioning time is 13 ms (at read).
1.1.2 Adaptability
(1) Power save mode
The power save mode feature for idle operation, stand by and sleep modes makes the disk drive ideal for applications where power consumption is a factor.
(2) Wide temperature range
The disk drive can be used over a wide temperature range (5°C to 55°C).
(3) Low noise and vibration
In Ready status, the noise of the disk drive is only about 30 dBA (measured at 1 m apart from the drive under the idle mode).
1.1.3 Interface
(1) Connection to interface
With the
