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    Compact disc - Wikipedia

    The compact disc (CD) is a digital optical disc data storage format that was co-developed by Philips and Sony to store and play digital audio recordings. It uses the Compact Disc Digital Audio format which typically provides 74 minutes of audio on a disc. In later years, the compact disc was adapted for non-audio … See more

    A CD is made from 1.2-millimetre (0.047 in) thick, polycarbonate plastic, and weighs 14–33 grams. From the center outward, components are: the center spindle hole (15 … See more

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    Recordable Compact Discs, CD-Rs, are injection-molded with a "blank" data spiral. A photosensitive dye is then applied, after which the discs are … See more

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    The logical format of an audio CD (officially Compact Disc Digital Audio or CD-DA) is described in a document produced in 1980 by the format's joint creators, Sony and Philips. The document is known … See more

    In 1995, material costs were 30 cents for the jewel case and 10 to 15 cents for the CD. The wholesale cost of CDs was $0.75 to $1.15, while the … See more

    The Red Book audio specification, except for a simple "anti-copy" statement in the subcode, does not include any copy protection mechanism. … See more

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  2. When Were CDs Invented, and How Do They Work?

    Mar 6, 2024 · The invention of the standard compact disc revolutionized the way music, data, and later video were stored and distributed, marking a significant leap from analog to digital storage media. Developed jointly by Philips and …

  3. Compact disc (CD) | Definition & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 21, 2024 · Compact disc, a molded plastic disc containing digital data that is scanned by a laser beam for the reproduction of recorded sound and other information. Learn more about the history of the compact disc, starting with …

  4. What is compact disc (CD)? Definition, Types and More …

    Aug 29, 2023 · Compact disc is portable storage devices used for storing digital data like recording, storing, and playing video, and audio. Compact Disc can be explained as a disc-like memory device made from plastic material.

  5. How compact disc is made - material, manufacture, …

    A compact disc is a deceptively simple looking device considering the technology required to make it. CDs consist of three layers of materials: A base layer made of a polycarbonate plastic.

  6. How do CD and DVD players work? - Explain that Stuff

    Feb 17, 2022 · A compact disc is a thin, circular disc of metal and plastic about 12cm (just over 4.5 inches) in diameter. It's actually made of three layers. Most of a CD is made from a tough, brittle plastic called polycarbonate. Sandwiched in …

  7. How Do Compact Discs (CDs) Work?

    Feb 6, 2010 · Explore The Basics Of Compact Discs (CDs), Including; How They Work, What They Are Made Of, and How Lasers Read Them. Visit Today To Learn More.

  8. Visualizing the Inner Workings of a Compact Disk

  9. How compact disc player is made - material, …

    The various components include a housing cabinet, an optical pick-up assembly, and printed circuit boards (PCBs), which contain microchips that direct the electronic processes of the system. The cabinet that houses the …

  10. The Analog Compact Disc - Stereophile.com

    Dec 25, 1994 · A compact disc is a piece of polycarbonate (a type of plastic) on which a spiral track has been impressed. This spiral track is a series of indentations ("pits") separated by flat areas ("land"). This alternating pit-and …

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