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Method for the preparation of optical recording media containing overcoat

US5328813A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 1992
Grant dateJul 12, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/146
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Optical storage media based on ablative metals give improved stability and offer improved write-read characteristics when they are overcoated with inorganic oxide, nitride, carbide, hydride, oxynitride or carbohydride to a reflectivity of 40-80% at the media write/read wavelength. Preferably the metal and overcoat are applied by sputter-depositing.

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