Standard Reference Materials: Calibration of NIST Standard Reference Material3201 for 0.5 Inch (12.65 mm) Serial Serpentine Magnetic Tape Cartridge

摘要

The publication describes the test system design and operation for thecalibration of the NIST secondary standard reference tapes SRM 3201 for 0.5 inch (12.65mm) 22 and 48 track serial serpentine magnetic tape cartridges. The importance of producing a Standard Reference Material for the magnetic tape cartridge is to promote the ability to interchange data both within and among various computer installations. Reliable interchange is assured when the media is designed and manufactured on the basis of a comparison to a known and accepted standard reference media.