Cd-rom ((new)) (2024)

CD-ROM: The Digital Revolution on a Plastic Disc A (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory) is a non-volatile optical data storage medium. It shares the physical format of audio compact discs but is designed for computer use. Developed as an industry standard in 1985 through the Sony and Philips "Yellow Book" specifications, it became a cornerstone of personal computing for decades. How CD-ROMs Work

: A 12cm (4.72 inch) disc made of polycarbonate plastic with a reflective metallic layer and a protective lacquer. cd-rom

: Digital information is encoded as a series of microscopic indentations called pits and flat spaces called lands . These are arranged in a spiral path starting from the center and moving outward. CD-ROM: The Digital Revolution on a Plastic Disc