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HUB RING [2 records]

Record 1 2018-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Storage Media (Data Processing)
DEF

A flat ring pressed around the hole in a 5.25" floppy disk for rigidity.

OBS

The drive's clamping ring presses the hub ring onto the spindle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Supports d'information (Informatique)

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Storage Media (Data Processing)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
DEF

The central feature on an optical disk which interacts with the spindle of the optical disk drive to provide radial centring and the clamping force. [standardized by ISO].

OBS

The meaning of the term is completely different from the hub used for tapes.

OBS

hub: standardized by ISO.

CONT

Hard sectored disquettes with or without reinforced hub rings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Supports d'information (Informatique)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
DEF

Élément central du disque qui, en liaison avec la broche du lecteur-enregistreur, assure le centrage radial et crée la force de bridage. [normalisée par l'ISO].

OBS

moyeu : normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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