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Magnetic Tape Recorder

The working principle of magnetic tape recorder has been discussed briefly by using fig. 1. Basically, The
given figure shows the Tape Recorder Working Principle or tape recording method.

Fig. 1. Working Principle of Magnetic tape recorder

Recording Process:

 The magnetic tape is moved at a constant speed under the influence of a concentrated magnetic
field. This concentrated magnetic field is created by the recording head.
 The recording head is supplied with an input signal frequency current. Actually, the recording
head is nothing but an electromagnet, which has a very fine gap.
 when the input signals are supplied to the recording head, a strong alternating magnetic field will
be created in this fine gap.
 The magnetic tape is moved past and gently pressed against the fine gap of the recording head. So
the tape will be magnetized in accordance with the magnitude of the magnetic field created at the
air gap.
 Thus we have a length of magnetized tape that has been magnetized to different densities
depending on the flux variations at the air gap.
Reproduction Process:

 At the time of reproduction, the tape on which the magnetic recording is done will be run past over
a head called the playback head. This is done at the same speed with which the recording was done.
 As the tape is magnetized its field variations will induce voltages accordingly in the playback head.
 This voltage is amplified in an amplifier, which integrates the signal to provide flat frequency
characteristics.
Hence it is clear that different signals can be recorded on magnetic tapes and they can be reproduced.
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Math Problem: If the gap of a tap-recorder is 6.25 μm. Determine the speed of the tap-recorder
so to have a satisfactory response at 50 kHz. Assume that recorded wavelength must be greater
than 2.5times the gap of the recorder.
Solution:
Given that,
The gap of the recorder, x=6.25 μm
Frequency, f=50000 Hz
Hence, minimum recorded wavelength, λ=2.5*x=2.5*6.25=15.625 μm
We know speed, V=f λ
=50000*15.625*10-6
=78125 ms-1
Exercise:
Q.1. If the gap of a tap-recorder is 9.25 μm. Determine the speed of the tap-recorder so to have a
satisfactory response at 50 kHz. Assume that recorded wavelength must be greater than 5.5times
the gap of the recorder.
Q.2. If the speed of a tape recorder is 78125 ms-1. Determine the frequency of this tape recorder
whose minimum wavelength is 15.625 μm.

Logic analyzer
 A logic analyzer is an excellent tool for verifying and debugging digital designs.
 A logic analyzer verifies that the digital circuit is working and helps you troubleshoot
problems that arise.
 The logic analyzer captures and displays many signals at once, and analyzes their timing
relationships.
 An oscilloscope allows you to see analog voltages and how they change over time.
 Oscilloscopes are best used to evaluate signal integrity and measure analog circuit
performance.
 On the other hand, logic analyzers represent signals in their digital form. This is similar to
a 1-bit resolution oscilloscope
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