Optical tape with expanded track pitch to improve post-joint tracking performance

摘要

In at least one embodiment, an optical data storage tape is provided. An optical data storage tape includes a read / write data area that includes a plurality of writable tracks for storing data. Each writable track has a first track width. The optical data storage tape further includes a seam area positioned proximate to the read / write data area. The joint area includes a plurality of non-writable tracks. Each non-writable track includes a second track width that is wider than the first track width for each writable track.