DVD-RAM

Also known as Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory

DVD-RAM (DVD Random Access Memory) is a DVD-based disc specification presented in 1996 by the DVD Forum, which specifies rewritable DVD-RAM media and the appropriate DVD writers. DVD-RAM media have been used in computers as well as camcorders and personal video recorders since 1998.

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Storage medium.name: DVD-RAM
Storage medium.logo: DVD-RAM Logo.svgclass=skin-invert
Storage medium.image: Data side of a DVD-RAM disc.png
Storage medium.image_caption: Borders of the hard sectors are visible on the data side of a type 2 DVD-RAM disc.
Storage medium.type: Optical disc
Storage medium.blocksize: 2 KiB
Storage medium.read: 300–650 nm laser
Storage medium.write: 650 nm laser
Storage medium.dimensions: 12 cm (5"), 8 cm (3")
Storage medium.extended_from: DVD, Phase-change Dual
Storage medium.released: 1996
Storage medium.discontinued: 2019

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Image: DVD-RAM Detail Sectors.jpg

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Commons gallery: DVD
Commons category: DVD-RAM
commercialization date: 1996-00-00
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In May 2019, Panasonic, the only remaining manufacturer of DVD-RAM discs, announced that it would end production of DVD-RAM media by the end of that month, citing shrinking demand as the primary motivation. Panasonic made these discs under its own brand name and also under other brands such as Verbatim. Other manufacturer that produced DVD-RAM discs included Ritek and Maxell.