Hyper CD-ROM

Hyper CD-ROM

Media type	3D optical disc
Capacity	10 TB, theoretically up to 1 PB
Read mechanism	based on controlled fluorescence extinction, 3 Mbit/s
Write mechanism	based on controlled fluorescence extinction, 3 Mbit/s
Developed by	Storex Technologies, CEO Dr. Eugen Pavel
Dimensions	10 mm ø 120 mm
Usage	Data storage, video, audio

The Hyper CD-ROM is an optical data storage device similar to the CD-ROM with a multilayer 3D structure, invented by Romanian scientist Dr. Eugen Pavel.

Characteristics

The disc has a height of 10 mm and a diameter of 120 mm and can be produced with existing technology. The storage capacity of one such disk is over 10,000 GB (10 TB), as storage occurs on 10 000 different levels layered inside the glass body of the disk.

• Capacity: 10 TB (with possibility of extension up to 1 PB)
• Medium transfer rate: 3 Mbit/s (may be more)
• Hard drive dimensions: 80 x 150 x 300 mm
• Disk dimensions: 10 mm ø 120 mm
• Temperature resistance: up to 550°C
• High reliability
• Maximum usage period: 5 000 years

In November 1999, the disk was presented at EUREKA "48th World exhibition of Innovation and New Technology" in Brussels.

The technology has gained recognition in 21 countries including the U.S., the EU, Canada, Japan and Israel.

There has not been any large-scale production of the Hyper CD-ROM, although several firms like IBM, Compaq, Philips and other Hollywood businesses have taken an interest in this form of data storage.

External links

• About the Hyper CD-ROM
• Storex Technologies, the Company producing the disk.