Toshiba is pioneering a novel approach too hard drive technology, incorporating up to twelve glass panes into the design to extend the lifespan and increase the data density of current and future storage solutions. The innovation aims to bolster Microwave assisted Magnetic Recording (MAMR) – currently utilized in 40TB drives – and pave the way for Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) advancements.
This growth addresses the ongoing quest for higher capacity storage. MAMR technology employs a miniature microwave transmitter within each writing head to provide extra energy during data writing, enabling denser magnetic particle alignment. Toshiba’s glass pane integration seeks to optimize this process. Simultaneously, the company is researching combining HAMR – which uses a laser to heat disk areas for easier magnetic field manipulation – with the twelve-pane glass structure, signaling a long-term strategy for pushing storage limits.
Currently,Toshiba utilizes glass panes to delay the end-of-life for MAMR technology. looking ahead,Toshiba is actively researching the synergy between HAMR and a configuration of twelve glass panes,anticipating further increases in data density.
