Title:
Oral History Panel on Advanced Ferrite Disk Heads

Date:
2005-11-03

Pages:
25 p.

Interviewer:
Croll, Ian; interviewer
Solyst, Erik; interviewee
Frank, Paul; interviewee
Warner, Michael; interviewee
Rosenshteyn, Yan; cameraperson

Abstract:
Starting with a review of the types of magnetic recording heads used in IBM’s early disk drives, the transition throughout the disk drive industry to ferrite core heads, and the later movement to thin film heads. Panel members reviewed their experience at IBM and independent head and drive manufacturers, through the continuous and difficult evolution in magnetic recording head development.

Keywords:
Solyst, Erik
Frank, Paul
Warner, Michael
IBM
IBM 2314
IBM 3330
IBM 3340
IBM 3350
IBM 3380
Applied Magnetics Corporation
Barium titanate
Ferrite
Winchester

Rights:
Computer History Museum

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