Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs)
Outline
Introduction to DVDS
Storage Media for Digital and Digitized Information
Processing Parameters for Choosing a Polymer
Polycarbonate (PC) for DVDs
Synthesis of Polycarbonate by Polycondensation
Producers of Optical Grade Polycarbonate
Alternative Polymers for DVDs
Alternative Polymers Cont.
How Do DVDs Work?
DVD Formats
DVD-5 (4.7GB) Single Sided/Single Layer
DVD-9 (8.5GB) Single Sided/Dual Layer
DVD-10 (9.4GB) Double Sided/Single Layer
DVD-18 (17.1GB) Double Sided/Dual Layer
Glass Mastering
Flow Diagram of DVD-5 Replication
Bonding
DVD Finishing (Label Printing)
DVD File System
Copy Protection for DVD
Properties of Polycarbonate
Future of DVD
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