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As track density increases, the effects of nonlinearity in the pivot b
earing of the hard disk drive on the servo performance are becoming mo
re important. Recently, increasing attention is given to more precise
experimental observation and modeling of pivot nonlinearity to achieve
improved servo control. In this paper, we propose a new model that pr
edicts improved pivot nonlinearity over existing ''preload + two slope
'' models in matching simulation and experimental results in both the
time and frequency domains. Experimental measurements are carried out
to validate and identify the specific nonlinearities present in the pi
vot bearing when it is in fine motion.