Pioneer announces new 12X internal CD-ROM drive.LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 1996--Pioneer New Media Technologies Inc., a preeminent expert in optical disc technologies, on Monday announced a new 12X internal CD-ROM drive. The 12X drive is the industry's first to maintain a sustained data transfer rate of 1,800KB/sec and a fast access time of 100 msec. Also incorporated in the drive is a vibration sensor that switches the disc rotation mode automatically to maintain high performance when reading imbalanced discs. Available in December for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and distribution, the 12X drive will be offered in ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface) The specification for ATA (IDE) tape drives and CD-ROMs. See IDE. ATAPI - AT Attachment Packet Interface and SCSI-2 interfaces. "As the industry's focus shifts to deliver fast CD-ROM drives to the market, Pioneer's new 12X internal drive is truly a technological breakthrough," said Paul Dempsey, senior vice president of marketing for Pioneer. "We have utilized our extensive research and development resources to develop a reliable, high performance 12X CD-ROM drive that features innovative technologies and accomplishes a fast access time." Vibration Sensor for Imbalanced Discs The ability to obtain a high-speed data transfer rate is a direct result of Pioneer's unique on-board vibration sensor and incorporation of dual disc rotation technologies -- Constant Angular Velocity/Constant Linear Velocity (CAV/CLV). The vibration sensor monitors and regulates the disc for any imbalances. If the vibration rises too high, the drive switches to the CAV/CLV combination mode, slowing the rotational speed until a controllable vibration level is obtained while still preserving 12X specifications. Fast Access with CAV/CLV Switching Mode Optimizing performance and providing the most efficient access time, is the automatic CAV/CLV switching mode. This switching mode is made possible through the drive's firmware which has the intelligence to detect the file size and determine which mode will best suit the application. If operation is demanding many short reads, such as in a tower or network application, the mode will switch to 12X CAV (1) (Component Analog Video) See YPbPr. (2) (Constant Angular Velocity) Rotating an optical disc or hard disk at a constant speed. Contrast with "constant linear velocity" (CLV), in which the platter rotates at varying speeds. to optimize access time. If the application demands a high data transfer rate, the drive will switch to 12X CLV (Constant Linear Velocity) Rotating a disk at varying speeds. By changing speed depending on which track is being accessed, the density of bits in each track can be made uniform. mode, maximizing the sustained data transfer rate to 1,800KB/sec. Dual Disc Rotation Technologies Pioneer's current CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). technology uses CLV which allows the disc to rotate at a faster rate while reading the inner tracks and slowing as it reads the outer tracks. Conversely, CAV spins the disc at a fixed rate, therefore, increasing the data transfer rate toward the outside of the disc, allowing a faster access time. CAV rotation is most widely known as the base technology for hard disk and magneto magneto: see generator. magneto Permanent-magnet alternating generator used mainly to produce electrical current for the ignition system in various types of internal-combustion engines, such as aircraft, marine, tractor, and motorcycle engines. optical drives with proven performance in high data transfer and fast access times. To achieve maximum CD-ROM performance, Pioneer has redesigned the chipset, resulting in a breakthrough VLSI technology that supports true 12X throughput. This new technology, when combined with CAV and CLV, dramatically increases the performance of the 12X drives, providing an unprecedented high-speed data transfer rate and faster access time while optimizing the overall efficiency of the application. The 12X CD-ROM drive features a 128KB internal data buffer and conforms to MPC-3 specifications. In addition, the drive supports Plug-and-Play for Windows 95 and major CD formats including CD-DA (Compact Disc-Digital Audio) The original compact disc format developed by Sony and Philips in the 1980s, which was designed for audio only. Since "CD" is used loosely for all Compact Disc formats, the CD-DA designation differentiates a music disc or player , CD-ROM Mode 1, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (form 1 and 2) and Kodak Photo CD Multi-Session. Pioneer Background Pioneer's customer support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services includes in-warranty technical assistance through Pioneer's toll-free telephone hotline, as well as fax on demand support and a BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. system. All units are backed by a one-year limited warranty. Service for product repairs is coordinated through Pioneer's authorized service provider An Authorized Service Provider (ASP) is a third party person that has been cleared to work on a product that is still under warranty by another company without voiding the warranty. network. The Multimedia and Mass Storage Division of Pioneer New Media Technologies Inc. is an innovator of world-class laser optical technologies. The company's products include a DVD-ROM DVD-ROM: see digital versatile disc. A read-only DVD disc used to permanently store data files. DVD-ROM discs are widely used to distribute large software applications that exceed the capacity of a CD-ROM disc. drive and writer; CD-ROM drives, changers and jukeboxes; LaserDisc An earlier optical disc used for full-motion video and interactive training. It was introduced in the late 1970s and became obsolete in the 1990s. Videodisc systems based on a stylus were introduced (see CED), but only the optical-based LaserDisc survived, although never very popular. players; optical drives; media; software; controllers; and accessories for a wide range of storage and multimedia solutions in the educational, government, industrial and general business markets. For more information, contact Pioneer New Media Technologies Inc., at 2265 E. 220th Street, Long Beach, Calif. 90810; phone 800/444-OPTI (6784) or visit our Web site at http://www.pioneerusa.com. CONTACT: Maples & Associates Traci Renner, 714/253-8737 trenner@maples.com |
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