Apparatus and method reducing aging in a data storage device

An apparatus comprising:

• a signal unit coupled with at least one transistor device in read path of a data storage device and coupled with said data storage device;
• said signal generating unit being coupled to receive an input signal from said data storage device;
• said input signal being related with said data storage device being operated to effect a predetermined function;
• said signal generating unit being coupled to provide a first signal to said at least one transistor device when said input signal is in a first state to indicate said data storage device is being operated to effect said predetermined function;
• said signal generating unit being configured to provide a second signal to said at least one transistor device when said input signal is in a second state to indicate said data storage device is not being operated to effect said predetermined function;
• said first signal being configured to vary in amplitude between an upper signal level above a gating voltage of said at least one transistor device and a lower signal level below said gating voltage of said at least one transistor device.