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ZECH - Future Direction of Opt Data Storage - MediaTech LGB 10-2006 (Rev 03) - LR
ZECH - Future Direction of Opt Data Storage - MediaTech LGB 10-2006 (Rev 03) - LR
ZECH - Future Direction of Opt Data Storage - MediaTech LGB 10-2006 (Rev 03) - LR
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Richard G. Zech, Ph.D.
Consultant & Expert Witness - Computer Storage & Photonics
President & Managing Principal
The ADVanced ENTerprises (ADVENT) Group
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 633-4377 v adventgrp@adelphia.net
Abstract
The advent of blue-laser (405nm) optical storage in the form of BD, HD DVD,
holographic memories, and UDO would seem to signal the end of optical
storage's technology life. But, in fact, the future of optical storage is still
very bright. Once theoretical methods of capacity growth, such as multi-
layer, multi-level, near-field, and holographic are ready to enter the product
mainstream. The engineering challenges of these advanced recording
methods on lasers, media, optical pickups, servos, and read/write channels
will be significant, but achievable. One can confidently predict the future of
optical storage will be 120-130mm disc media with capacities in the 100 GB
to 1 TB range.
source: Unaxis
Source: Philips
Source: TDK
HWP = half wave plate SLM = spatial light modulator source: InPhase Technologies
Original table from InPhase; edited down by the author - capacity points for 130mm discs added.
Ø UV laser diodes
Ø UV optical components
Ø UV recording media
Ø Design cost and complexity
Ø Mastering and replication processes
Ø Development costs
Ø Killer application motivation
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The minimum finger deflection is 0.002nm; the device dynamic range provides 4096 intensity levels.
source: Silicon Light Machines
source: http://www.photonsieve.de/
source: http://www.photonsieve.de/