Imation ensures three tape cartridges. These next-generation cartridges combine the advantages of linear, multi-channel, bi-directional formats with enhancements in servo technology, data compression, and track layout and error correction. The result is an exciting new media that delivers outstanding performance and twice the capacity of lto generation 2 cartridges. Tera angstrom technology is used in this cartridge which consists of an advanced metal particulate formulation and manufacturing process. These steps combine to create magnetic media with a significantly smoother surface and a high signal-to-noise ratio [snr], delivering reduced errors and faster transfer rates. Key features are as follows: