Western Digital Technologies, Inc.

David J Guss

David W Wheelock

A data storage device comprising a storage media, a media controller, a power system and a power controller is disclosed. The media controller is configured to read data from and write data to the storage media. The power system is configured to controllably power the media controller, and the power controller is configured to autonomously transition the data storage device between a plurality of power modes, wherein the power system continuously powers the power controller through the power modes and powers down the media controller for at least one of the power modes.

Automated transitions power modes while continuously powering a power controller and powering down a media controller for at least one of the power modes

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Longmont, CO, United States of America

David J Guss