New blue lasers for next generation recorders
Posted on 21/02/07 15:02 by geno 888                             
New blue lasers for next generation recorders
Nichia Corporation announced on a press release the development of a high power blue-violet semiconductor laser diode corresponding to a double-layer disc at more than 10 X record speed/ a quad-layer disc at more than 2 X record speed applied for the next generation DVD recorders.

The estimated life time exceeds 10,000 hours and stable operation was achieved for 1000 hours with the condition of 320 mW pulsed operation at 80°C case temperature.

There is not yet information about prices or availability.

 

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By no-blue (guest), Wed 21 Feb 2007 19:46
Just what we need more, blue DRM-lasers. Boycott blue. Nobody wants these. Down with all the blue laser formats. Red laser formats are good enough and they can even do HD now. What a waste. With DL DVD we have 8.5GB and if you need more than that, then you have a problem. Bad move Nichia.

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