Disk drive thermal performance testing devices and methods thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9978419
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15167210

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A disk drive thermal performance testing device includes a drive housing, an electrical connector and an adjustable power loading device. The drive housing is at least partially made of a thermally conductive material. The electrical connector is in the drive housing and provides an external connection. The adjustable power loading device is located in the drive housing, is coupled to the electrical connector, and is thermally coupled to the drive housing.

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NETAPP INC3060 OLSEN DRIVE SAN JOSE CA 95128

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Feldmeyer, Mark San Jose, US 5 192
Ho, Dan Fremont, US 5 58
Kwong, David Fremont, US 30 623
Shen, Jun Cupertino, US 266 2958

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