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Definition: bpi
(
B
its
P
er
I
nch) The measurement of the number of bits stored in one linear inch of a track (storage channel) on a disk or tape. Bit density on magnetic disks has reached 800,000 bpi (800 Kbpi). See
tpi
,
areal density
and
magnetic disk
.
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