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constant angular velocity
<storage> (CAV) A disk driving scheme in which the angular velocity of
the disk is kept constant. This means that the linear velocity of the disk be
larger when the reading or writing the outer tracks. The disadvantage of this
technique is that the read/write speed varies from track to track. However, as
mechanical stability puts an upper limit on the angular velocity (and not the
linear velocity) this allows the full potential of the drive is used.
(1998-03-27)
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