MEMS-actuated magnetic probe-based storage
- 25 June 2003
- conference paper
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Abstract
There are significant gaps in the memory hierarchy of small and large computer systems. Gaps in entry price, latency, power, and volume can be filled with a non-volatile probe-based MEMS-actuated storage chip. The Carnegie Mellon vision for this system uses a magnetic storage medium positioned in the xy plane by electrostatic comb motors, and writes magnetically using an array of probe tips, each positioned by a z axis servo. This paper reviews published work by several Carnegie Mellon authors on aspects of this system.Keywords
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