Category Archives: Optical storage devices

ISO/IEC20563 : 2001 EDTN 1 – ISO/IEC20563 : 2001 Information technology — 80mm (1,23 Gbytes per side) and 120 mm (3,95 Gbytes per side) DVD-recordable disk (DVD-R)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 101 pages

Manufacturer – ISO/IEC

Price – GBP 143

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Keywords – Optical storage devices

BS ISO 18926:2006 – Imaging materials. Information stored on magneto-optical (MO) discs. Method for estimating the life expectancy based on the effects of temperature and relative humidity

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 32 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 114

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Keywords – Photography, Photographic images, Life (durability), Magnetic disk recordings, Optical disk recordings, Magnetic disks, Optical disks, Data storage, Environmental testing, Thermal testing, Temperature, Humidity

BS ISO 11928-2:2000 – Micrographics. Quality control of graphic COM recorders. Quality criteria and control

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 20 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 80

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Keywords – Microphotography, Microforms, Reprography, Quality control, Computer output on microfilm, Recording engineering, Photographic equipment, Optical measurement, Performance testing, Density, Test equipment, Photographic images, Monochrome photographic film, Tolerances (measurement), Legibility, Resolution, Sensitometry, Linear density

BS ISO 12142:2001 – Electronic imaging. Media error monitoring and reporting techniques for verification of stored data on optical digital data disks

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 78 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 170

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Keywords – Optical disks, Data media, Optical disk recordings, Optical storage, Data storage, Errors, Verification

ISO/IEC20162 : 2001 EDTN 1 – ISO/IEC20162 : 2001 Information technology- Data interchange on 300 mm optical disk cartridges of type WORM (Write Once Read Many) using irreversible effects- Capacity: 30 Gbytes per cartridge

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 78 pages

Manufacturer – ISO/IEC

Price – GBP 125

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Keywords – Optical storage devices

BS EN 62403:2006 – High density recording format on CD-R/RW disc system. HD-BURN format

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 34 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 130

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Keywords – Compact discs (audio), Compact discs (video), CD-ROM, Multimedia, Optical disks, Data media, Data recording, Data processing, Data handling, Physical properties of materials, Data structures

BS ISO 18938:2008 – Imaging materials. Optical discs. Care and handling for extended storage

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 36 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 130

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Keywords – Optical disks, Data media, Optical disk recordings, Compact discs (audio), Compact discs (video), Recording media, Data recording, Materials handling, Storage, Environment (working), Cleaning, Maintenance, Damage, Contamination, Durability

08/30187682 DC – BS ISO/IEC 26925. Information technology. Data interchange on 120 mm and 80 mm optical disk using +RW HS format. Capacity: 4,7 Gbytes and 1,46 Gbytes per side (recording speed 8x)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 153 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 36

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Keywords – Information, Data processing, Information transfer, Data, Electronic data interchange, Information exchange, Optical disks, Data media

08/30187684 DC – BS ISO/IEC 12862. Information technology. 120 mm (8,54 Gbytes per side) and 80 mm (2,66 Gbytes per side) DVD recordable disk for dual layer (DVD-R for DL)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 195 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 36

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Keywords – Information, Data processing, Information transfer, Data, Electronic data interchange, Information exchange, Data media, Data recording

08/30187686 DC – BS ISO/IEC 17344. Information technology. Data interchange on 120 mm and 80 mm optical disk using +R format. Capacity: 4,7 Gbytes and 1,46 Gbytes per side (recording speed up to 16x)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 173 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 36

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Keywords – Information, Data processing, Information transfer, Data, Electronic data interchange, Information exchange, Optical disks, Data media

08/30187688 DC – BS ISO/IEC 17341. Information technology. Data interchange on 120 mm and 80 mm optical disk using +RW format. Capacity: 4,7 Gbytes and 1,46 Gbytes per side (recording speed up to 4x)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 147 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 36

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Keywords – Information, Data processing, Information transfer, Data, Electronic data interchange, Information exchange, Optical disks, Data media

08/30187690 DC – BS ISO/IEC 29642. Information technology. Data interchange on 120 mm and 80 mm optical disk using +RW DL format. Capacity: 8,55 Gbytes and 2,66 Gbytes per side (recording speed 2,4x)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 163 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 36

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Keywords – Information, Data processing, Information transfer, Data, Electronic data interchange, Information exchange, Optical disks, Data media

BS EN 2499:1990 – Specification for computer output microfiche (com) A6 microfiche

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 8 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 30

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Keywords – Air transport engineering, Space technology, Computer output on microfilm, Microfiche, Microforms, Data layout, Dimensions, Microphotography, Reprography

BS ISO/IEC 10149:1989, EN 30149:1991 – Information technology. Data interchange on read-only 120 mm optical data disks (CD-ROM)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 58 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 150

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Keywords – Information exchange, Read-only storage, Data media, Optical disks, Optical recording, Data recording, Data transfer, Data processing, Recording characteristics, Environment (working), Testing conditions, Storage, Dimensions, Recording tracks, Optical properties of materials, Digital signals, Defects, Coding (data conversion), Data layout, Error correction, Data transmission, Computer storage devices, CD-ROM

BS EN 29171-1:1993 – Information technology. 130 mm optical disk cartridge, write once, for information interchange. Unrecorded optical disk cartridge

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 58 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 150

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Keywords – Virgin media, Data media, Optical disks, Cases, Information exchange, Testing conditions, Environment (working), Storage, Design, Dimensions, Mass, Acceleration, Containers, Performance, Transportation, Optical measurement, Birefringence, Data storage

BS EN 29171-2:1993 – Information technology. 130 mm optical disk cartridge, write once, for information interchange. Recording format

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 74 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Data media, Optical recording, Optical disks, Data processing

ISO/IEC22092 : 2002 EDTN 1 – ISO/IEC22092 : 2002 Information technology — Data interchange on 130 mm magneto-optical disk cartridges — Capacity: 9,1 Gbytes per cartridge

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 133 pages

Manufacturer – ISO/IEC

Price – GBP 153

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Keywords – Optical storage devices

ISO/IEC16448 : 2002 EDTN 2 – ISO/IEC 16448:2002 Information technology- 120 mm DVD- Read-only disk

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 75 pages

Manufacturer – ISO/IEC

Price – GBP 125

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Keywords – Optical storage devices

ISO/IEC16449 : 2002 EDTN 2 – ISO/IEC16449 : 2002 Information technology- 80 mm DVD- Read-only disk

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 74 pages

Manufacturer – ISO/IEC

Price – GBP 125

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Keywords – Optical storage devices

ISO/IEC17594 : 2004 EDTN1 – ISO/IEC17594 : 2004 Information technology — Cases for 120 mm and 80 mm DVD-RAM disks

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages –

Manufacturer – ISO/IEC

Price – GBP 143

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Keywords – Optical storage devices

ISO/IEC17592 : 2004 EDTN1 – ISO/IEC17592 : 2004 Information technology — 120 mm (4,7 Gbytes per side) and 80 mm (1,46 Gbytes per side) DVD rewritable disk (DVD-RAM)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages –

Manufacturer – ISO/IEC

Price – GBP 153

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Keywords – Optical storage devices

ISO/IEC17342 : 2004 EDTN1 – ISO/IEC17342 : 2004 Information technology — 80 mm (1,46 Gbytes per side)and 120 mm (4,70 Gbytes per side) DVD re-recordable disk (DVD-RW)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages –

Manufacturer – ISO/IEC

Price – GBP 153

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Keywords – Optical storage devices

ISO/IEC23912 : 2005 EDTN1 – ISO/IEC23912 : 2005 Information technology – 80 mm (1,46 Gbytes per side) and 120 mm (4,70 Gbytes per side) DVD Recordable Disk (DVD-R)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages –

Manufacturer – ISO/IEC

Price – GBP 153

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Keywords – Optical storage devices

ISO/IEC25435 : 2006 EDTN1 – ISO/IEC 25435 Data Interchange on 60 mm Read-Only ODC – Capacity: 1,8 Gbytes (UMDTM)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 94 pages

Manufacturer – ISO/IEC

Price – GBP 135

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Keywords – Optical storage devices

BS ISO/IEC 10089:1991 – Information technology. 130 mm rewritable optical disk cartridge for information interchange

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 108 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 170

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Keywords – Optical disks, Data media, Optical disk recordings, Information exchange, Data processing, Storage, Environment (working), Dimensions, Holes, Mass, Thickness, Diameter, Height, Refractive index, Reflectance factor, Resolution, Testing conditions, Drop tests, Signals, Signal-to-noise ratio, Data layout, Track pitch, Error correction, Recording characteristics, Transportation, Interchangeability

BS ISO/IEC 10090:1992 – Information technology. 90 mm optical disk cartridges, rewritable and read only, for data interchange

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 108 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 170

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Keywords – Information exchange, Data transfer, Data processing, Optical disks, Data media, Cases, Dimensions, Conformity, Testing conditions, Environment (working), Mass, Refractive index, Reflection factor, Recording tracks, Recording characteristics, Embossed, Mechanical testing, Data layout

BS ISO/IEC 11560:1992 – Information technology. Information interchange on 130 mm optical disk cartridges using the magneto-optical effect, for write once, read multiple functionality

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 92 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Optical disks, Data media, Information exchange, Data recording, Magnetic recording, Optical storage, Magneto-optical effects, Data processing, Interchangeability, Data layout, Conformity, Environment (working), Testing conditions, Mass, Dimensions, Holes, Acceleration, Drop tests, Force, Hubs, Containers, Signal-to-noise ratio, Recording tracks, Recording characteristics, Optical measurement, Test equipment, Transportation

BS ISO/IEC 10885:1993 – Information technology. 356 mm optical disk cartridge for information interchange. Write once

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 116 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 170

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Keywords – Optical disks, Data media, Computer storage devices, Optical storage, Containers, Information exchange, Design, Dimensions, Testing conditions, Environment (working), Storage, Protective coatings, Recording characteristics, Recording tracks, Data layout, Coding (data conversion), Transportation, Mechanical testing, Testing conditions, Dimensional measurement, Focusing, Errors, Optical measurement, Performance testing, Drop tests, Test equipment, CD-ROM Write once read storage

BS ISO/IEC 13481:1993 – Information technology. Data interchange on 130 mm optical disk cartridges. Capacity: 1 gigabyte per cartridge

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 108 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 170

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Keywords – Optical disks, Data media, Information exchange, Data recording, Optical recording, Digital recording methods, Interchangeability, Conformity, Dimensions, Storage, Optical instruments, Environment (working), Holes, Hubs, Slots, Recording tracks, Bytes, Data layout, Marks, Defects, Recording characteristics

BS ISO/IEC 13549:1993 – Information technology. Data interchange on 130 mm optical disk cartridges. Capacity: 1,3 gigabytes per cartridge

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 112 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 170

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Keywords – Data media, Optical disks, Information exchange, Optical disk recordings, Data processing, Definitions, Environment (working), Holes, Dimensions, Data organization, Data layout, Bytes, Recording tracks, Defects, Mathematical calculations, Defects, Performance, Performance testing, Transportation, Storage, Error correction

ISO/IEC26925 : 2006 EDTN1 – ISO/IEC26925 : 2006 Information technology. Digital storage media for information interchange. Data Interchange on 120 mm and 80 mm Optical Disk using +RW HS Format. Capacity: 4,7 and 1,46 Gbytes per Side (Recording speed 8X)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 142 pages

Manufacturer – ISO/IEC

Price – GBP 153

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Keywords – Optical storage devices

ISO/IEC17341 : 2006 EDTN3 – ISO/IEC 17341 Information technology – Data Interchange on 120 mm and 80 mm Optical Disk using +RW Format – Capacity: 4,7 Gbytes and 1,46 Gbytes per Side (Recording speed up to 4X)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 136 pages

Manufacturer – ISO/IEC

Price – GBP 153

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Keywords – Optical storage devices

ISO/IEC17344 : 2006 EDTN3 – ISO/IEC 17344 Information technology – Data Interchange on 120 mm and 80 mm Optical Disk using +R Format – Capacity; 4,7 and 1,46 Gbytes per side (Recording speed up to 16X)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 164 pages

Manufacturer – ISO/IEC

Price – GBP 163

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Keywords – Optical storage devices

ISO/IEC17345 : 2006 EDTN2 – ISO/IEC17345 : 2006 Information technology – Data Interchange on 130 mm Rewritable and Write Once Read Many Ultra Density Optical (UDO) Disk Cartridges – Capacity: 30 Gbytes per Cartridge – First Generation

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 174 pages

Manufacturer – ISO/IEC

Price – GBP 163

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Keywords – Optical storage devices

08/30178401 DC – BS ISO/IEC 11976. Data interchange on 130 mm rewritable and write-once-read-many ultra density optical (UDO) disk cartridges. Capacity: 60 Gbytes per cartridge. Second generation

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 166 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 36

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Keywords – Data handling (software), Information systems, Physical properties of materials, Quality, Health and safety requirements, Computer peripheral equipment

ISO/IEC11976 : 2008 EDTN1 – ISO/IEC11976 : 2008 Information technology – Data interchange on 130 mm rewritable and write-once-read-many ultra density optical (UDO) disk cartridges Capacity: 60 Gbytes per cartridge Second generation

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 152 pages

Manufacturer – ISO/IEC

Price – GBP 153

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Keywords – Optical storage devices

08/30178403 DC – BS ISO/IEC 25434. Information technology. Data interchange on 120 mm and 80 mm optical disk using +R DL format. Capacity: 8,55 Gbytes and 2,66 Gbytes per side (recording speed up to 16x)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 202 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 36

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Keywords – Information systems, Data transmission, Data handling (software), Approval testing, Computer peripheral equipment, Physical properties of materials, Variability

ISO/IEC25434 : 2008 EDTN3 – ISO/IEC25434 : 2008 Information technology Data interchange on 120 mm and 80 mm optical disk using +R DL format Capacity: 8,55 Gbytes and 2,66 Gbytes per side(recording speed up to 16x)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 188 pages

Manufacturer – ISO/IEC

Price – GBP 163

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Keywords – Optical storage devices

08/30179526 DC – BS ISO/IEC 11976. Data interchange on 130 mm rewritable and write-once-read-many ultra density optical (UDO) disk cartridges. Capacity: 60 Gbytes per cartridge. Second generation

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 166 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 36

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Keywords – Information, Data processing, Information transfer, Data, Information exchange, Optical density

08/30179528 DC – BS ISO/IEC 25434. Information technology. Data interchange on 120 mm and 80 mm optical disk using +R DL format. Capacity: 8,55 Gbytes and 2,66 Gbytes per side (recording speed up to 16x)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 202 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 36

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Keywords – Information systems, Information transfer, Data handling, Optical disk recordings, Volume measurement, Optical disks

ISO/IEC10995 : 2008 EDTN1 – ISO/IEC10995 : 2008 Information technology. Digitally recorded media for information interchange and storage. Test method for the estimation of the archival lifetime of optical media

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 40 pages

Manufacturer – ISO/IEC

Price – GBP 87

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Keywords – Optical storage devices

BS ISO 18925:2008 – Imaging materials. Optical disc media. Storage practices

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 22 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 80

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Keywords – Optical disks, Data media, Audio equipment, Video recording, Computer storage devices, Optical storage, Storage, Environment (working), Enclosures, Inspection

BS ISO 18921:2008 – Imaging materials. Compact discs (CD-ROM). Method for estimating the life expectancy based on the effects of temperature and relative humidity

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 28 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 114

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Keywords – CD-ROM, Read-only storage, Computer storage devices, Optical recording, Optical disks, Life (durability), Endurance testing, Thermal testing, Damp-air tests, Damp-heat tests, Accelerated testing, Temperature, Humidity

BS ISO 18927:2008 – Imaging materials. Recordable compact disc systems. Method for estimating the life expectancy based on the effects of temperature and relative humidity

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 36 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 130

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Keywords – Optical disks, Recording media, Data media, Optical recording, Data storage, Estimation, Life (durability), Temperature, Humidity, Optical disk recordings

BS 7061:1989, ISO 9660:1988 – Specification for volume and file structure of compact read only optical disks (CD-ROM) for information interchange

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 36 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 114

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Keywords – Read-only storage, Computer storage devices, Optical recording, Optical disks, Data transfer, Information exchange, Data processing, Files, Data organization, Data structures, File organization (computers), Data media, CD-ROM

BS ISO/IEC TR 10091:1995 – Information technology. Technical aspects of 130 mm optical disk cartridge write-once recording format

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 80 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 160

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Keywords – Data media, Optical recording, Optical disks, Data processing, Information exchange Write once read storage

BS ISO/IEC TR 13561:1994 – Information technology. Guidelines for effective use of optical disk cartridges conforming to ISO/IEC 10090

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 28 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 114

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Keywords – Optical disks, Data media, Data processing, Optical disk recordings, Recording media, Recording engineering, Information exchange, Calculation checks, Addresses (data processing), Defects, Conformity

BS ISO/IEC 13963:1995 – Information technology. Data interchange on 90 mm optical disk cartridges. Capacity: 230 megabytes per cartridge

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 116 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 170

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Keywords – Optical disks, Optical disk recordings, Data media, Information exchange, Environment (working), Dimensions, Optical properties of materials, Track pitch, Recording tracks, Recording characteristics, Data layout, Defects, Conformity, Holes

BS ISO/IEC 14517:1996 – Information technology. 130 mm optical disk cartridges for information interchange. Capacity: 2,6 Gbytes per cartridge

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 148 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 236

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Keywords – Data processing, Information exchange, Data recording, Optical disks, Optical disk recordings, Optical recording, Optical storage, Cases, Dimensions, Designations, Design, Interchangeability, Error-correction codes, Error correction, Birefringence, Calibration, Algorithms, Defects, Dimensional measurement, Verification, Data layout, Recording tracks, Calculation checks, Signal-to-noise ratio, Signal level, Noise (spurious signals), Magneto-optical effects, Magnetic fields, Mechanical properties