
GF-1000
DVD-RAM DRIVE WITH ATAPI INTERFACE
SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2. General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2.1 Applicable Disk Formats
2.2 Disk Diameter
2.3 Disk Thickness
2.4 Track Pitch
2.5 Data Block Size
2.6 Storage Capacity
3. Drive Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3.1 Interface
3.2 Rotational Speed
3.3 Data Transfer Rate
3.4 Access Time
3.5 Average Latency
3.6 Data Error Rate
3.7 Spin up Time
3.8 Buffer Memory Size
4. Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4.1 Ambient Temperature
4.2 Approval Temperature Rise
4.3 Temperature Gradient
4.4 Relative Humidity
4.5 Dew Point Temperature Restrictions
4.6 Vibration
4.7 Shock
4.8 Drop Impact
5. Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
5.1 MTBF
5.2 MTTR
6. Electro Static Discharge Susceptibility
7. Power Requirements
8. Audio Performance
8.1 Number of Channels
8.2 Frequency Response
8.3 Distortion
8.4 Output Levels
8.5 Output Terminals
DVD-RAM Drive GF-1000 Specifications
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DVD-RAM Drive GF-1000 Specifications
9. Acoustic Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
10. Dimensions
11. Mass
12. Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
12.1 Disk Loading
12.2 Mounting Requirements
13. Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
13.1 Front View
13.2 Rear View
13.3 ATAPI Interface Connector Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
14. Mechanical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
15. Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
15.1 Drive
15.2 Accessories
16. ATAPI Interface Command List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
16.1 ATA (Task File) Commands
16.2 Packet Commands
17. Product Safety & Emissions Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Appendix 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Appendix 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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1. FEATURES
General
DVD-RAM
DVD-RAM Drive GF-1000 Specifications
• 5.25" half-height size built-in type DVD-RAM drive
• DVD-ROM,CD-ROM,CD-R,CD-AUDIO read compatible
• ATAPI interface
• High data transfer rate: Max. 16.6 Mbytes/s
• Buffer memory: 1 Mbytes
• Tray type auto loading
• MTBF: TBD POH
• Dust-free chassis
• Horizontal and vertical (on both sides) installable
• 3-way disc ejection (Software, OPEN/CLOSE button, Emergency eject)
• Authentication function supported
• Recording / Reading
• Average access time: 210 ms
• 2.6 GB single side / 5.2 GB double-sided capacity
• Sustained transfer rate: 1.38 MB/s
DVD-ROM/R
• Read mode only
• Average access time: 210 ms
• 4.7 GB, 8.5 GB, ROM capacity
• Sustained transfer rate: 2.76 MB/s
CD-Multiread
• Read mode only
• Average access time: 120 ms
• MPC3 compatible
• Embedded error correction EDC & ECC for Mode1 & Mode2 Form1
• Audio capability
• Headphones output volume control
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2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
2.1 Applicable Disk Formats DVD-RAM/ROM/R
2.2 Disk Diameter 120 mm / 80 mm
2.3 Disk Thickness
DVD-RAM 1.2mm (0.6 mm x 2)
DVD-ROM/R 1.2mm (0.6 mm x 2)
CD-ROM/R/RW/DA 1.2mm
DVD-RAM Drive GF-1000 Specifications
CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc
CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc
CD-ROM XA
CD-I
CD-R
CD-RW
CD-DA
2.4 Track Pitch
DVD-RAM 0.74 µm
DVD-ROM/R 0.74 µm
CD-ROM/R/RW/DA 1.6 µm
2.5 Data Block Size
DVD-RAM 2,048 bytes
DVD-ROM/R 2,048 bytes
CD-ROM
Mode1 2,048 bytes
Mode2 2,352, 2,340, 2,336, 2,048 bytes
CD-DA 2,352 bytes
2.6 Storage Capacity
DVD-RAM
Single Side 2.6 Gbytes
Double Sided 5.2 Gbytes
DVD-ROM
Single Layer 4.7 Gbytes/side
Dual Layer 8.5 Gbytes/side
CD-ROM 650 Mbytes (Mode-1)
These specifications are subject to change without prior notice
742 Mbytes (Mode-2)
Conditions: 333,000 blocks for recorded area
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3. DRIVE PERFORMANCE
3.1 Interface ATAPI
3.2 Rotational Speed
DVD-RAM 16.9 to 39.8 s-1(Approx. 1,014 to 2,387 rpm)
DVD-ROM
Single Layer 19.2 to 46.3 s-1(Approx. 1,149 to 2,777 rpm)
Dual Layer 21.1 to 50.9 s-1(Approx. 1,264 to 3,056 rpm)
CD-ROM 3,667 rpm (1.2 m)
3.3 Data Transfer Rate
3.3.1 Sustained Transfer Rate
DVD-RAM 1.38 Mbytes/s
DVD-ROM 2.76 Mbytes/s
CD-ROM 8X - 20X Speed
3.3.2 Burst Transfer Rate 16.6 Mbytes/s max.
DVD-RAM Drive GF-1000 Specifications
4,278 rpm (1.4 m)
3.4 Access time (1/3 stroke) 210 ms (typical)
3.5 Average Latency 13 - 30 ms (DVD-RAM)
3.6 Data Error Rate (1)
DVD-RAM <10
DVD-ROM <10
CD-ROM <10
-12
-12
-12
(Mode-1)
<10-9(Mode-2)
3.7 Spin Up Time
3.7.1 Spin Up from Power On
DVD-RAM <20 s (typical)
DVD-ROM <20 s (typical)
CD-ROM <20 s (typical)
3.7.2 Spin Up from Sleep Mode
DVD-RAM <4 (typical)
DVD-ROM <4 (typical)
CD-ROM <4 (typical)
3.8 Buffer Memory Size 1 MB
(1) Worst case raw error rate of the disc is 10
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