What is this BS EN 62345 - Magneto-optical disc system about?

BS EN 62345 discusses ID format for 50 mm magneto-optical disc system. BS EN 62345 specifies the characteristics of 50 mm Optical Disc Cartridges (ODC) with a capacity of 730 mbytes per cartridge.

BS EN 62345 covers the logical format of removable 50 mm magneto-optical discs used on digital still cameras, digital movie cameras, electronic albums, and similar devices and combinations of these devices that record, play, or process the digital data of still pictures, motion pictures, and audio.

Who is BS EN 62345 - Magneto-optical disc system for?

BS EN 62345 on magneto-optical disc system is useful for:

OCD manufacturers
OCD designers
Testers
Recording studios

Why should you use BS EN 62345 - Magneto-optical disc system?

The optical disc is recordable on one side. Data can be written onto the disc as marks in the form of magnetic domains in the recording layer and can be overwritten with new data with a focused optical beam, using the thermo-magnetic effect.

The optical disc cartridge which is the subject of BS EN 62345 consists of a case containing an optical disc. The case is a protective enclosure for the disc. It has access windows covered by a shutter. The windows are automatically uncovered by the drive when the cartridge is inserted into it.

BS EN 62345 specifies the recording and reproducing format and processing method of files of still pictures, motion pictures, and audio on 50 mm magneto-optical discs so that the users can use these discs on various compatible devices.

BS EN 62345:2005

ID format for 50 mm magneto-optical disc system

Current

Published:

5 Dec 2005