ANSI INCITS 116 : 1986 : R2002

1 Scope and Purpose
  1.1 Scope
  1.2 Purpose
2 Referenced and Related Standards
  2.1 American National Standards
  2.2 Other Standards
  2.3 Related American National Standards
3 Definitions
4 Recording
  4.1 Method
  4.2 Equipment
  4.3 Density of Recording
  4.4 Signal Amplitude
  4.5 Erase Function
  4.6 Azimuth
5 Format
  5.1 Number of Tracks
  5.2 Use of Tracks
  5.3 Byte and Code Requirements
  5.4 Gaps
  5.5 Data Block Length
  5.6 Control Block (Tape Mark)
  5.7 CRC
  5.8 Usable Recording Area
Appendix Cyclic Redundancy Check
           A1. Introduction
           A2. Definitions and Explanation of Terms
           A3. Principles of Operation
           A4. References

Gives a format and recording standard for a 0.250 inch (6.30 mm) wide, 4-track magnetic tape in a cartridge to be used for information interchange between information processing systems, communication systems, and associated equipment utilizing a standard code for information interchange, as agreed upon by the interchange parties.