reflective spot

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reflective spot

A metallic foil placed on each end of a magnetic tape. It reflects light to a photosensor to signal the end of tape.

reflective spot [ri′flek·tiv ‚spät]

(computer science)

A piece of metallic foil that is embedded in a magnetic tape to indicate the end of a reel.

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