Andre Yoskowitz
28 May 2007 16:12
According to Sharp, the company is ready to introduce the world's smallest blue laser for Blu ray and HD DVD optical players.
The new laser is a tiny 3.3mm in diameter, smaller than the tip of a pencil. For now, the GH04020A4G semiconductor will be available as ¥12,000 ($99 USD) sample quantities until mass production begins later in July.
The device has an advertised 10,000 hours of operation before needing to be replaced.
More updates as they become available.
Source:
Engadget