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General| Type | Floppy Disk Drive |
|---|---|
| Disk Diameter | 8 inches |
| Interface | SA4000 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 250 kbit/s (Single Density), 500 kbit/s (Double Density) |
| Rotational Speed | 360 RPM |
| Sectors per Track | 26 |
| Tracks per Inch | 48 |
| Recording Method | FM (Frequency Modulation) |
| Data Rate | 250 kbit/s |
| Form Factor | 8 inch |
Details performance metrics like capacity, transfer rate, latency, and access time for single and double density.
Lists functional parameters such as rotational speed, recording density, track density, and encoding methods.
Specifies MTBF, PM, MTTR, component life, error rates, and media life.
Details the required delays after AC and DC power application before read/write/seek operations.
Outlines the sequence for reading data, requiring Drive Select activation and Write Gate inactivity.
Explains writing data by activating Drive Select, Write Gate, and pulsing Write Data.
Divides the signal interface into Control and Data Transfer categories.
Describes the ten signal input lines, categorizing them into multiplexed and multiplexing signals.
Provides "raw data" (clock and data) as detected by the drive electronics.
Details AC power input via connector P4/J4, including pin designations and voltage/frequency options.
Details the proper method for loading and handling diskettes in the SA800/801 drive.
Describes how write errors are detected via a write check and the procedure for correction.
Explains that most read errors are "soft" and details error recovery procedures.
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