The magnetic particles, whose shape resembles with needle, are utilized in the current high density magnetic tapes. The length of these magnetic particles is about 100nm (nanometers). We have to decrease the size of metal particle in order to enhance recording density. As the particle size gets smaller and smaller, the recording density increases with this reduction in size. On the other hand the magnetic performance can suffer due the size reduction.

Ability to restrain the magnetic energy is called ?coercivity? and the total magnetic-energy is known as the ?saturation magnetization?. By reducing the particle's size, the saturation magnetization as well as the coercivity decreases. The decreased magnetization and coercivity due to particle size reduction, was the main obstacle in the advancement and improvement of the metal-particle technology. Nano-CAP metal particles in Maxell LTO4 tape form packing structure which is closely packed. This packing structure is formed as closest as possible. In this way the particle numbers increase per unit volume which as a result elevates the output levels.

Magnetic particles in the Maxell (183900) LTO3 tape are coated with the help of a newly developed technology called the ?Ceramic Armor Metal?. Each particle's iron core is coated with ceramic armor. Ceramic armor provides the metal particles extra protection from the extreme temperatures. This technology also helps to retain the signal output and magnetic properties under any harsh environmental conditions. Ceramic armor also prevents oxidation that can lead to reduction in the magnetic energy. Maxell (183900) LTO-3 tape and other versions of LTO ultrium tape are available at tape4backup.com.

Nano-CAP metal particles are used in the Maxell LTO-4 (183906) tape technology. These metal particles are spherical in shape which has removed the hurdles that were generated due to the needle shaped particles. Nano-CAP metal particles in Maxell LTO4 tape form packing structure which is closely packed. This packing structure is formed as closest as possible. In this way the particle numbers increase per unit volume which as a result elevates the output levels. The small size has enabled Maxell LTO4 (183906) tape to achieve recording ability of more than 1 TB (compressed). It will also assist Maxell in increasing the capacities of the next LTO ultrium tape versions which are the LTO-5 and LTO-6 tape formats. Nano-CAP particles are also ideal for vertical magnetic data recording. Vertical magnetic technology will be used in future for data recordings.

Maxell LTO 3 tape has ultra thin coating. Pollutants and dust are the main reasons that can lead to friction between the head of tape drive and the tape reel. Therefore there are chances that these contaminants might stick to the surface of the tape head and may lead to head clogs and reduced output. Ceramic filler mechanism ensures that the particles are uniformly dispersed over the magnetic layer of Maxell ultrium LTO3 tape. This magnetic layer removes pollutants from the surface of head and helps to prevent clogging. So the dust is removed while the tape drive is operating. The Maxell Neo-SMART technology maintains optimum contact of the head with the tape reel which increases the drive head's life.

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