Special Features:

Signal drop-out is any 2 consecutive bits whose read back signal amplitude is less than 40 pct. Of the standard reference amplitude at 1600 bpi; 9-track, phase encoding; 2 photoreflective markers 0.9-1.3 in. L, 0.17-0.21 in. W, 0.0008 in. Thk max; wraparound reel band

Properties:

A thin flexible strip of material with a layer of magnetic coating on one surface on which character information is recorded while processing at electronic speeds. The information is recorded in the form of magnetized spots, for storage or reproduction in printed or punched card form. May be in roll form or encased in a cartridge or cassette. For items not specifically designed for use in electronic data processing see tape, sound recording. For prerecorded disk or tape computer programs see disk program, automatic data processing and tape program, automatic data processing.