Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Hyun-jung Shin

Seung-bum Hong

Jong Up Jeon

In-kyeong Yoo

Dong-Ki Min

Won-bong Choi

Jeong-Uk Kang

Min-Seok Ko

Ji-Hyung Park

A data storage system configured to perform a data rebuild operation via a reduced number of read requests includes a host and a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) device including a plurality of data storage devices. When the host receives data of a first region and data of a second region of a read-requested region of each of the data storage devices in response to a rebuild request, the host receives failed address list information of the second region. The first region is a normal region, and the second region is a faulty region. The host rebuilds the data of the second region based on the failed address list information.

Data storage system configuration to perform data rebuild operation via reduced read requests

A data storage apparatus adopting a time division multiplexing technique, and a data recording method and a data reproduction method both using the apparatus, are provided. In the data storage apparatus, a recording medium stores data, and a stage supports the recording medium. A scanner drives the stage, and a cantilever array composed of a plurality of cantilevers record data to and reproducing data from the recording medium in a data detecting sequence. A controller detects data by applying a scanner driving signal to the scanner and applying a voltage signal for data recording or a voltage modulation signal for data reproduction to the plurality of cantilevers. Controlling the plurality of cantilevers using a single controller enables a data storage apparatus to be driven with low power and reduced in its circuit size. Installation of a pseudo-differential capacitor ensures high sensitivity. Since data is recorded and reproduced while the scanner moves at a uniform speed, and the data are recorded in a specific pattern, this leads to fast data recording and reproduction.

High-speed, high-density data storage apparatus employing time-division-multiplexing technique, and data recording method and data reproducing method both using the apparatus

A rapid data recording/reproducing method, a data recording system adopting the same, media for the system, and a tracking method, wherein the recording/reproducing method includes preparing media having a data recording layer in which a phase change is generated through electron absorption, generating electrons using an electron generating source at a position separated from the data recording layer by a predetermined interval, forming a magnetic field on the path of the electrons and cyclotron moving the electrons, recording data through local melting and cooling due to absorption of the electrons by the data recording layer. A micro-tip does not contact the data recording layer during electron collisions therewith, hence no damage is caused by or to the micro-tip. The present invention allows the region where the electron beam reaches the data recording layer to be minimized thereby maximizing the data recording density.

High density data recording/reproduction method utilizing electron emission and phase change media, and data recording system adopting the same, and media for the system

There is provided an information storage apparatus including recording medium and a head. The recording medium has an electrode layer, a magnetic layer that is stacked on the electrode layer, and a wear-resistant thin film that is stacked on the magnetic layer. The head has a conductive probe for injecting charge to record information and sensing the charge injected into the recording medium to reproduce information in a state that the conductive probe contacts the recording medium. A magnetic medium, which is coated with a wear-resistant thin film, stores charges to record information and reproduce information using an electrostatic force. Thus, it is possible to stably store highly integrated information. Also, a probe contacts a recording medium to record and reproduce information at a high speed. Thus, sensitivity and resolution can be improved.

Information storage apparatus using a magnetic medium coated with a wear-resistant thin film

An information storage apparatus includes a recording medium and a head. The recording medium has an electrode layer, a ferroelectric film that is stacked on the electrode layer, and a semiconductor layer that is stacked on the ferroelectric film. The head has a semiconductor probe for forming a dielectric polarization on the ferroelectric film to record information and reproducing information from the dielectric polarizations on the ferroelectric film by making a p-n junction with the recording medium. Thus, it is possible to manufacture a small-sized information storage apparatus which is capable of repeatedly recording and reproducing information at a high speed.

Information storage apparatus using semiconductor probe

A thermally-stable ferroelectric memory is provided. The ferroelectric memory includes a lower electrode and a ferroelectric layer formed on the top surface of the lower electrode such that a domain having a dielectric polarization is set as a bit. The thickness of the ferroelectric layer is not greater than the size of the bit. Accordingly, a non-volatile ferroelectric memory which is thermally stable is provided, thereby realizing a reliable memory which can store information at high speed and high density and has improved memory retention.

Thermally stable ferroelectric memory

A Lorentz force microscope and a method of measuring magnetic domains using Lorentz force are provided. The Lorentz force microscope includes: a conductive probe which is actuated by Lorentz force occurring due to the interaction between a magnetic field of the magnetic medium and current applied into the magnetic field; a bottom electrode which is prepared on one side of the magnetic medium, for charging the magnetic field with electricity; a scanner for supporting the magnetic medium on which the bottom electrode is prepared and actuating the magnetic medium when the conductive probe opposite to a record of the magnetic medium scans the record of the magnetic medium; and an information detector for controlling the scanner and detecting information on magnetization of the magnetic medium from motion components of the conductive probe. Directions of Lorentz force which is applied to the conductive probe are sensed in a state that the conductive probe contacts or does not contact the magnetic medium to detect magnetization directions of the magnetic domains. Thus, a magnetic domain distribution map having improved resolution can be obtained.

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Kyungki-do, South Korea

Hyun-jung Shin