usage of the compact cd

The Compact Disc is undoubtedly the most revolutionary
medium of recent times. While the latest generation of optical
media offer many extra benefits such as higher data density,
faster access times etc. they are really just refinements of the
basic CD technology.

If you are new to CD technology, a good understanding of the
basic principles of the Compact Disc is essential and provides a
firm foundation to allow you understand derivative
technologies as CD-R, Super-CD and Minidisc.
In addition to an overview of CD technology we place
particular emphasis on the standard CD tests and their
implications in terms of disc playability across a broad
spectrum of applications and hardware.
HOW THE COMPACT DISC WORKS
To store audio data on CD, it must first be sam...