TSST Specifications
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Feature Description
Manufacturer TSST
Model TS-L532A
Data capacity (bytes per block)
  • DVD-ROM: 2,048 B/Block
  • DVD-RAM: 2,048 B/Block
  • CD-ROM: 2,048 B/Block (Mode1) 2,336 B/Block (Mode2)
Rotational Speed (approximate)
  • DVD (Single Layer): 4,670 rpm (3.3 - 8X CAV)
  • DVD (Dual Layer) : 3,792 rpm (2.5 - 6X CAV)
  • DVD-R Ver.1.0: 4,670 rpm (3.3 - 8X CAV)
  • DVD-R Ver.2.X: 4,670 rpm (3.3 - 8X CAV)
  • DVD-RW Ver. 1.X: 3,792 rpm (2.4 - 6X CAV)
  • DVD+R: 4,670 rpm (3.3 - 8X CAV)
  • DVD+R Double Layer: 2,224 rpm (1.5 - 3.6X CAV)
  • DVD+RW: 3,792 rpm (2.4 - 6X CAV)
  • DVD-RAM Ver.2.1 3: 1,400 - 3,300 rpm (2X ZCLV)
  • DVD-R Ver.2.1 (Write):
    1,140 - 2,780 rpm (2X ZCLV)
    2,300 - 3,980 rpm (2X, 4X ZCLV)
    4,670 rpm (3.3 - 8X CAV)
  • DVD-RW (Write):
    570 - 1,390 rpm (1X CLV)
    1,140 - 2,780 rpm (2X CLV)
    2,300 - 3,980 rpm (2X, 4X ZCLV)
  • DVD+R (Write):
    1,380 - 3,330 rpm (2.4X CLV)
    2,300 - 3,980 rpm (2.4X, 4X ZCLV)
    4,670 rpm (3.3-8X CAV)
  • DVD+R Double Layer (Write): 1,580 - 3,850 rpm (2.4X CLV)
  • DVD+RW (Write):
    1,380 - 3,330 rpm (2.4X CLV)
    2,300 - 3,980 rpm (2X, 4X ZCLV)
  • CD-ROM, CD-R: 5,100 rpm (10.3 - 24X CAV)
  • CD-RW: 5,100 rpm (10.3-24X CAV)
  • Ultra speed CD-RW: 5,100 rpm (10.3 - 24X CAV)
  • High speed CD-RW: 5,100 rpm (10.3 - 24X CAV)
  • CD-DA Transfer: 5,100 rpm (10.3-24X CAV)
  • CD-Audio, Video-CD: 1,200 - 2,000 rpm (4 - 6X PCAV)
  • CD-R (Write):
    850 - 1,980 rpm (4X CLV)
    1,700 - 3,960 rpm (8X CLV)
    2,648 - 3,960 rpm (8X/12X/16X ZCLV)
    3,200 - 5,000 rpm (8X/12X/16X/20X/24X ZCLV)
  • CD-RW (Write): 850 - 1,980 rpm (4X CLV)
  • Ultra speed CD-RW (Write): 3,125 - 4,950 rpm (10X CLV)
  • High speed CD-RW (Write):
    850 - 1,980 rpm (4X CLV)
    3,125 - 4,950 rpm (10X CLV)
Transfer rate
  • DVD (Single Layer): CAV 2,230-5,480 Blocks/s
  • DVD (Dual Layer): CAV 1,690-4,056 Blocks/s
  • DVD-R, DVD+R: CAV 2,210-5,400 Blocks/s
  • DVD+R Double Layer: CAV 1,014-2,433 Blocks/s
  • DVD-RW, DVD+RW: CAV 1,690-4,056 Blocks/s
  • DVD-RAM Ver.2.1: ZCLV 1,352 Blocks/s
  • CD: CAV 776-1,800 Blocks/s PCAV 300-428 Blocks/s
  • CD-RW: CAV 776-1,800 Blocks/s
  • Ultra Speed CD-RW: CAV 776-1,800 Blocks/s
  • High Speed CD-RW: CAV 776-1,800 Blocks/s
Sustained data transfer rate
  • DVD (Single Layer): CAV 4,416-10,816 KB/s
  • DVD (Dual Layer): CAV 3,380-8,112 KB/s
  • DVD-R, DVD+R: CAV 4,420-10,800 KB/s
  • DVD+R Double Layer: CAV 2,028-4,867 KB/s
  • DVD-RW, DVD+RW: CAV 3,380-8,112 KB/s
  • DVD-RAM Ver.2.1: ZCLV 2,704 KB/s
  • CD Mode-1: CAV 1,545-3,600 KB/s PCAV 600-900 KB/s
  • Mode-2: CAV 1,761-4,104 KB/s PCAV 684-1,026 KB/s
  • CD-RW Mode-1: CAV 1,545-3,600 KB/s
  • Mode-2: CAV 1,761-4,104 KB/s
Burst data transfer rate
  • 16.7 MB/s (PIO Mode 4)
  • 16.7 MB/s (Multi word DMA transfer mode-2)
  • 33.3 MB/s (Ultra DMA )
Average random access time
  • DVD-ROM: 120 ms (3.3-8X)
  • DVD-RAM: 250 ms (4.7GB 2X)
  • CD-ROM: 105 ms (10.3-24X)
Average random seek
  • DVD-ROM: 105 ms (3.3-8X)
  • DVD-RAM: 220 ms (4.7GB 2X)
  • CD-ROM: 100 ms (10.3-24X)
Average full stroke
  • DVD-ROM: 210 ms (3.3-8X)
  • DVD-RAM: 700 ms (4.7GB 2X)
  • CD-ROM: 190 ms (10.3-24X)
Data buffer 2 MB
Spin up time
  • DVD-ROM: 3.0 s (3.3-8X)
  • DVD-RAM: 3.0 s (4.7GB 2X)
  • CD-ROM: 3.0 s (10.3-24X)
Power supply +5 V
Operating temperature 5 to 50° C
Storage temperature -10° C to 60° C
Operating humidity 8% to 80% RH
Storage humidity 5% to 95% RH
Dimensions (W × H × D) 128.0 × 12.7 × 126.1 mm
Weight 190 grams