EE-430 Information Theory and Coding

Done By: Bader Bin Salamah

Outline
What is Blu-Ray Disk?  Blu-Ray Disk Capabilities  Blu-Ray Disk Structure  Formats Used  Blu-Ray Disk Types  Conclusion


What is Blu-Ray Disk?

    

It is an optical disc storage media format. Its main uses are high-definition video and data storage. The disc has the same dimensions as a standard DVD or CD. Uses a 405nm blue laser to read/write data. Blu-ray Disc was developed by the Blu-ray Disc Association.

Blu-Ray Disk Capabilities

  

HD video recording. More recording time for standard video. High storage capacity:
25GB (single layer) 50GB (double layer)

Blu-Ray Disk Structure

Blu-Ray Disk Structure

 

Hard Coating More pits

Smaller pit lengths Smaller track pitch

Data on top of polylayer prevents the birefringence problem

Formats Used


There are basically three formats used:

MPEG-2 MPEG-4 AVC (known as H.264) VC-1

Blu-Ray Disk Types



25GB Type (single layer):

BD-ROM (read-only) - for pre-recorded content BD-R (recordable) - for PC data storage BD-RW (rewritable) - for PC data storage BD-RE (rewritable) - for HDTV recording

 

Mini-BD (7.5 GB) 8cm diameter BD9 / BD5 (lower capacity type) - 8152MB BD9, 4489MB BD5

Conclusion
Big advancement in the disk storage technology.  Overthrew the HD-DVD technology.  Possible setback: high price disc+writer


Ill be happy to answer any questions

CD Scratches


Problem:
Scratches make the laser divert and hence you cannot read the disk.

Solution:
1. 2. 3.

Try cleaning it first; dirtiness could be the cause. Repair the disk by applying some solution on the surface. If nothing works, try to prevent it from being scratched in the first place.