Ampex SHBR System

Abstract

An update on the Ampex Super High Bit Rate (SHBR) recorder program will be provided. Last year a paper was presented which reviewed the fundamental elements of the rotary helical approach being developed. This year's paper will concentrate on progress made during the past year, including photographs of engineering testbeds. Summaries of performance data which has been measured and demonstrated will be reviewed as it relates to the ultimate implementation of a 1 GIGABIT/SEC recorder/reproducer with continuously variable data rates.