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Optiarc AD-7170A

Sep 29,2006 0

2. DaTARIUS DVD Analyzer measurements - 1

 

Review Pages

1. Introduction
2. DaTARIUS DVD Analyzer measurements - 1
3. DaTARIUS DVD Analyzer measurements - 2
4. DaTARIUS DVD Analyzer measurements - 3
5. DVD SL Writing Strategies
6. Verbatim 16x DVD-R MCC 03RG20 at18x
7. Datasafe 16x DVD-R TTH02 at18x
8. Moser Baer India 16x DVD-R MBI 01RG40 at16x
9. CMC Magnetics 16x DVD-R CMC MAG AM3 at16x
10. Daxon 16x DVD-R DAXON016S at16x
11. Prodisc 16x DVD-R ProdiscF02 at16x
12. TTH01 DVD-R TTH01 at16x
13. Maxell 16x DVD-R RITEKF1 at16x
14. Prodisc 16x DVD-R PRODISC S05 at 16x
15. Taiyo Yuden DVD-R 8x Certified (16x compatible) TYG02 at 12x
16. Datawrite Mach4 8x DVD-R INFODISC-R20 at 8x
17. CMC Magnetics 8x DVD-R CMC MAG AE1 at 8x
18. Optodisc 8x DVD-R OPTODICSR008 at 8x
19. Verbatim 16x DVD+R MCC 004 at 18x
20. Maxell 16x DVD+R MAXELL 003 at 18x
21. Plextor 16x DVD+R YUDEN000 T03 at 18x
22. Philips 16x DVD+R PHILIPS C16 at 16x
23. CMC Magnetics 16x DVD+R CMC MAG M01 at 16x
24. BenQ 16x DVD+R DAXON AZ3 at 16x
25. Taiyo Yuden 4x Certified (8x compatible) DVD+R YUDEN000 T02 at16x
26. Ricoh 16x DVD+R RICOJPN R03 at 16x
27. Prodisc 16x DVD+R PRODISC R05 at 16x
28. Traxdata 16x DVD+R RITEK R04 at16x
29. Optodisc 16x DVD+R OPTODISC R16 at16x
30. Datawrite Titanium 8x DVD+R PRODISC R03 at12x
31. Maxell 8x DVD+R RITEK R03 at 8x
32. Ridisc 8x DVD+R CMC MAG E01 at 8x
33. Summary

 

The DaTARIUS DVD Analyzer R 2x is one of the cornerstones in DVD quality control equipment, and is truly unique in the industry. It allows checking of replicated DVDs with single and dual layer structure (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-14, DVD-18) and written DVD recordable, at 1X and 2X speed. It is based on the Pulstec Reference Pickup and Drive, developed in close co-operation with Pulstec and according to the standards of the DVD Forum.

In short, the device's features include:

  • Analyzes pre-recorded DVDs, single and dual layer, and written DVD recordable
  • Analyzes pre-recorded DVDs, single and dual layer, and written DVD recordable
  • Double and single speed analysis
  • Double-check function at reference speed
  • Double-check function at reference speed
  • Multi-dimensional calibration
  • HF, jitter, mechanical and tracking parameters checked
  • Radial tilt control, focus offset compensation and slicing level adjustment for jitter measurement
  • Local defect detection/missing pits
  • Error flag analysis (PI-errors, PI-fail, PO-fail)
  • According to DVD Forum specification
  • Double-Check function
  • Control data simulation
  • DVD-9 OTP sector number check

Below, is a brief explanation of the various parameters the DaTARIUS DVD Analyzer R 2x offers. The measuring parameters spread out over the next few pages, are divided into Analogue Signals, the servo and tracking parameters, the time based parameters, the digital error parameters and the mechanical parameters.

Analogue signals

With CD and DVD, the data structure is based on the time period or "T". On the High Frequency (HF) signal of the CD, we can find pits and lands whose lengths range from T3 to T11. It means that the shortest information element (T3) has a length three times the length of one period, where T has a length of 231 nanoseconds. In order to achieve a higher data rate, DVD uses "T" or a period of 38.2 ns. This equals an approximate data rate increase of six times that of the audio CD. The HF signal of DVD presents T3 to T11 pits and lands, but also T14.

  • I14H - Reflectivity

The continuously measured signal, reported for every megabyte of data. It is equal to the highest possible reflection measured on a T14 land. Below you can see an illustration of the HF signal (eye-pattern I14H).

The I14H signal is related to:

- the dye layer thickness and absorption

- reflectivity and also thickness of the reflective layer

- the transmission of the substrate

- the optical laser power (usually automatically regulated and normalized within the pick-up unit).

Too low a value of reflectivity may result in problems with the read-out of the data. The signal is defined by several features related to the design of the whole DVD+R/-R discs. The primary cause of an actual value of I14H should always be looked for in the dye or recording material. One should consider the dye thickness, but in addition, the recording mechanism seen through the HF signals modulation values. The other reason may be simply the thickness of the reflective metal layer. This may be confirmed quickly by checking the transmission of light through the disc.

  Specification DaTARIUS
Limits DVD+R/-R DVD-5 Min 0.45 0.45
  Max 0.85 0.85
Limits DVD-9 Min 0.18 0.18
  Max 0.30 0.30
Measured From 0
  To 1
Decimal places down 3

Note that the signal I14H is equal to the signal R14H. The difference is that the R14H signal is measured only on given positions, defined in the program area (lead-in, lead-out, middle and data area).

  • I14Hrv - I14H Variation Within One Revolution

The signal reflects the I14H variation within one revolution of the disc.

I14Hrv = (I14H max - I14H min) / I14H max

The continuously measured value was introduced to verify the variations in the metallization layer along one revolution.

Effectively this parameter expresses a local variation of disc reflectivity. Being a continuously measured value it was introduced to verify the variations in the thickness of the dye layer and metal mirror layer along one revolution. It is related to the homogeneity of dye coating and/or reflective metal coating.

Specification DaTARIUS
Limits DVD+R/-R/-RW/ DVD-5/ DVD-9 Max 0.15 0.15
   
Limits DVD+RW Max 0.25  
Measured From   0
To   1
Decimal places down   3
  • I14M - I14 Normalized Modulation

I14M = I14 / I14H (normalized I14)

The I14 amplitude is detected by measuring the level difference of the HF signal in the moment the laser beam passes a T14 land or T14 pit. Normalizing compensates influences from media (like variation of reflectivity) and /or the drive (different laser power). Due to normalization, the value becomes dimensionless. The property is also called I14 Modulation. For recordable media it is related to the recording mechanism within the disc.

The actual value of the I14M signal is linked directly with the mark recording, as as such with the dye recording properties itself, dye thickness in groove, and the groove dimension. In the lesser level it can be related to the reflective layer thickness, its thermal conductive properties and even the type and thickness of lacquer or bonding material.

Specification DaTARIUS
Limits DVD+R/-R/RW Min 0.6 0.6
Max    
Measured From   0
To   1
Decimal places down   2
  • I3M - I3 Normalized Modulation

Not directly mentioned in the specifications, but expressed through the parameter called resolution.

I3M = I3 / I14H

The continuously measured value reported for every megabyte of data represents the normalized I3 amplitude: in other words, it describes the signal coming from the shortest recorded spots.

Too low or too high a value of I3M is seen in the slicing level and signal asymmetry value. This signal is very sensitive to the length od space/land and length of spot preceding it. The effect is called inter symbol interference (ISI). The value is coupled with the overall disc design. In practice, should it require any correction, one should look at:

- The dye, its properties and thickness in the groove

-The groove depth and width

- The reflective layer metal layer (less critical)

No limits specified for I3M.

  • RES - Resolution

The Resolution signal is a relation of the amplitude of I3 and I14 (see previous graph).

RES = I3 / I14

In other words, this is the ratio of the HF modulation corresponding to I3 and I14 recorded spots.

A high resolution is preferred in order to make a clear distinction between I3 and I14 signals. A high resolution means well defined I3 marks. These marks are always the most sensitive to any changes in the media itself, in the recording strategy and even to the sequence of marks recorded directly before. Any causes lying behind a low value of resolution are similar to the behavior of other modulation types of signals described above. What should be emphasized is that the recording of I3 marks is one of the most difficult, and most sensitive to manufacturing process and recording method. A systematic low value of resolution is most probably caused be the deficiency of the dye and /or the process. The reason can be the dye itself, the groove design or the dye thickness or metal reflective layer thickness. The actual applies writing strategy can also influence recorded marks formulation, and particularly strongly, the shortest one, such as I3. However, its medium has its own optimized set of writing pulses which are implemented in the disc information, and possibly used by the recorder firmware. So any modification on this element would require a new master and eventually, consultation with the drive supplier.

Specification DaTARIUS
Limits DVD+R/-R/RW DVD-5 Min 0.15 0.15
Max    
Limits DVD-9 Min 0.20 0.20
Max    
Measured From   0
To   1
Decimal places down   2
  • ASY - Asymmetry

The asymmetry signal (ASYd) reflects the relation of the position of I3-signal's mid-value to I14-signal's mid value.

ASYd = (I14H + I14L) - (I3H + I3J) / 2 * (I14H - I14L)

The signal is continuously measured and reported for every megabyte.

The importance of asymmetry lies in its value in determining the slicing level in the further signal processing chain. Subsequently, this leads to a determination of the signal values including deviation and Jitter as well as digital errors. This leads to the definition of the writing strategy. Each writing strategy (different for each writing speed) is encoded in the blank disc through pre-pits or wobble phase modulation (+R), or implemented in the recorder drive firmware. noticing high or low value of asymmetry can have several causes, such as:

- The drive is defective

- Media properties: dye, dye thickness, groove geometry, metal mirror layer, are out of particular media technology limits.

Specification DaTARIUS
Limits DVD+R/-R/RW/DVD-5 / DVD-9 Min -0.05 -0.05
  Max 0.05 0.05
Measured From   -0.25
  To   0.25
Decimal places down   1
  • TSC - Track Crossing Signal

This signal is evaluated in the 'open loop' mode, which happens while the DVD is spinning and the focused laser beam passes the track at right angles. The HF signal is fed through a low pass filter and the modulation of the signal is detected. The modulation results because the average reflection between the tracks is higher than on the track. This means that the modulation of the signal is a value for the cross-talk of adjacent tracks.

TCS is directly related to basics like dye layer thickness in groove against dye thickness on land, dye leveling, groove geometry and its molding quality. It does not depend on reflective metal layer thickness or bonding quality.

Specification DaTARIUS
Limits DVD+R/-R/RW DVD-5 Min 0.10 0.10
  Max    
Limits DVD-9 Min 0.20 0.20
  Max    
Measured From   0
  To   1
Decimal places down   3

 

Review Pages

1. Introduction
2. DaTARIUS DVD Analyzer measurements - 1
3. DaTARIUS DVD Analyzer measurements - 2
4. DaTARIUS DVD Analyzer measurements - 3
5. DVD SL Writing Strategies
6. Verbatim 16x DVD-R MCC 03RG20 at18x
7. Datasafe 16x DVD-R TTH02 at18x
8. Moser Baer India 16x DVD-R MBI 01RG40 at16x
9. CMC Magnetics 16x DVD-R CMC MAG AM3 at16x
10. Daxon 16x DVD-R DAXON016S at16x
11. Prodisc 16x DVD-R ProdiscF02 at16x
12. TTH01 DVD-R TTH01 at16x
13. Maxell 16x DVD-R RITEKF1 at16x
14. Prodisc 16x DVD-R PRODISC S05 at 16x
15. Taiyo Yuden DVD-R 8x Certified (16x compatible) TYG02 at 12x
16. Datawrite Mach4 8x DVD-R INFODISC-R20 at 8x
17. CMC Magnetics 8x DVD-R CMC MAG AE1 at 8x
18. Optodisc 8x DVD-R OPTODICSR008 at 8x
19. Verbatim 16x DVD+R MCC 004 at 18x
20. Maxell 16x DVD+R MAXELL 003 at 18x
21. Plextor 16x DVD+R YUDEN000 T03 at 18x
22. Philips 16x DVD+R PHILIPS C16 at 16x
23. CMC Magnetics 16x DVD+R CMC MAG M01 at 16x
24. BenQ 16x DVD+R DAXON AZ3 at 16x
25. Taiyo Yuden 4x Certified (8x compatible) DVD+R YUDEN000 T02 at16x
26. Ricoh 16x DVD+R RICOJPN R03 at 16x
27. Prodisc 16x DVD+R PRODISC R05 at 16x
28. Traxdata 16x DVD+R RITEK R04 at16x
29. Optodisc 16x DVD+R OPTODISC R16 at16x
30. Datawrite Titanium 8x DVD+R PRODISC R03 at12x
31. Maxell 8x DVD+R RITEK R03 at 8x
32. Ridisc 8x DVD+R CMC MAG E01 at 8x
33. Summary

 

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