There are a variety options to peruse when working with optical discs. The most common include CD, DVD, and Blu-Ray discs, which are all replicated (manufactured) products. Before choosing which format is best for your needs, one should make sure they understand what makes each of these formats unique.
The compact disc is a digital optical disc data storage component. This format can be used in a variety of manners, such as sound recordings, data storage, video recording, etc. While there are differing data capacities, most standard compact discs can hold up to 80 minutes of uncompressed audio data.
Next, the DVD (digital optical disc storage) offers an increased storage capacity over standard compact discs, while maintaining the same dimensions. DVDs are most often used for digital video and digital audio storage.
Finally, the Blu-ray disc is a digital optical disc data storage component created to give more power to the standard DVD format. Blu-ray discs have the same dimensions as standard CDs and DVDs. However, these discs are read using a blue laser, rather than the standard red laser. This laser produces electromagnetic radiation, which the human eye observes as blue, hence the name. Blue-ray discs are perfect for information which needs to be stored at a greater density than is possible with the longer-wavelength red laser used for standard compact discs or DVDs.
By far, disc formats remain one of the most reliable, cost-effective ways to distribute information. Regardless of which format you choose, KopyRite can deliver on your optical disc needs.
A basic CD-ROM disc is 120mm in diameter and 1.2mm thick. It is formed from three layers: a back layer of clear polycarbonate plastic, a thin sheet of aluminum and a lacquer coating to protect the disc from scratches and dust. The most common format of CD-ROM holds approximately 800 megabytes of data which is approximately equal to 80 minutes of audio.
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