Definition: Areal Density


The number of bits of data that can be recorded onto the surface of a disk or platter usually measured in square inches. The areal density is calculated by multiplying the bit density (BPI - Bits Per Inch) by the track density (TPI - Tracks Per Inch).




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Soft Sectored

A technique that allows the controller to determine the beginning of a sector by reading the format information from the disk.

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