In the optical disc area, including CD, MD, and now DVD as well, Sony continues to lead the industry.
The laser diode is the critical device in optical disc systems, and Sony continues to provide the most advanced technology in this area as well.
Now, Sony has developed a new high power laser diode for CD-R recording, an area with increasing demand as a large-capacity computer data storage medium.
The SLD234VL achieves the high power levels of 60 mW in CW (continuous wave) mode and 80 mW in pulsed mode and thus makes 4× speed CD-R recording a possibility.

■ Real index guide laser
■ High power: 60 mW CW, 80 mW pulsed
■ Low operating current: Iop = 70 mA at 50 mW CW (Iop = 100 mA at 80 mW pulsed mode)
■ High reliability