Philips Specifications
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Feature Description
Manufacturer Philips
Model SDVD8821
Interface IDE/ATAPI
Data Buffer 2 MB
Applicable Discs Read
  • DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18)
  • DVD-Video
  • DVD-Audio
  • SACD (Hybrid)
  • DVD-R
  • DVD-R DL
  • DVD-R 3.95 GB
  • DVD-R Authoring
  • DVD-R Multi-Border
  • DVD-RW
  • DVD+R
  • DVD+R DL
  • DVD+R Multi-Session
  • DVD+RW
  • DVD-RAM V1.0
  • DVD-RAM V2.1
  • CD-DA
  • CD-ROM Mode-1
  • CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2
  • CD-i
  • CD-i Bridge
  • Video-CD (MPEG-1)
  • Karaoke CD
  • Photo-CD
  • Enhanced CD
  • CD Plus
  • CD Extra
  • itrax CD
  • CD-Text
  • CD-R
  • CD-RW
Applicable Discs Write
  • DVD Data and Video
  • CD-DA
  • CD-ROM Mode-1
  • CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2
  • CD-i
  • Video-CD
  • CD-Text
Write Modes
  • Disc-At-Once (DAO)
  • Session-At-Once (SAO)
  • Track-At-Once (TAO)
  • Fixed and Variable Packet Writing for CD
Transfer Rate Read (All Formats)
  • CD-ROM: 5,100 RPM (11.2X to 25.8X CAV) typical
  • CD-RW (Close Disc): 5,100 RPM (11.2X to 25.8X CAV) typical
  • CD-R (Non-Close Disc): 5,100 RPM (11.2X to 25.8X CAV) typical
  • CD-RW (Close Disc): 5,100 RPM (11.2X to 25.8X CAV) typical
  • CD-RW (Non-Close Disc): 5,100 RPM (11.2X to 25.8X CAV) typical
  • CD-DA ( Playback) 2,000 RPM (4.3Xto 10.1X CAV) typical
  • CD-DA (DAE) 5,100 RPM (11.2X to 25.8X CAV) typical
  • Video CD (Playback) 2,000 RPM (4.3Xto 10.1X CAV) typical
  • Video CD (Copy) 5,100 RPM (11.2X to 25.8X CAV) typical
  • DVD-5 (Single Layer): 4,900 RPM (3.5X to 8.5X CAV) typical
  • DVD-9 (Dual Layer): 4,000 RPM (2.6X to 6.2X CAV) typical
  • DVD-5 (with CSS): 2,400 RPM (1.7X to 4.2X CAV) typical
  • DVD-9 (with CSS): 2,600 RPM (1.7X to 4.1X CAV) typical
  • DVD-R: 4,900 RPM (3.5X to 8.5X CAV) typical
  • DVD-RW: 3,600 RPM (2.6X to 6.2X CAV) typical
  • DVD+R: 4,900 RPM (3.5X to 8.5X CAV) typical
  • DVD+RW: 3,600 RPM (2.6X to 6.2X CAV) typical
  • DVD+R DL: 4,000 RPM (2.6X to 6.2X CAV) typical
  • DVD-R DL: 4,000 RPM (2.6X to 6.2X CAV) typical
  • DVD-RAM Ver 2.1 5X Speed media 3X/5X Z-CLV
  • DVD-RAM Ver 2.1 3X Speed media 3X CLV
  • DVD-RAM Ver 2.1 2X Speed media 2x CLV
  • DVD-RAM Ver 1.0 1X Speed media 2x CLV
Rotational Speed (approximate) Read
  • DVD-5 (Single Layer): 4,700 RPM (3.3X to 8.2X CAV) typical
  • DVD-9 (Dual Layer): 3,600 RPM (2.3X to 5.6X CAV) typical
  • DVD-5 (with CSS): 2,300 RPM (1.5X to 4.0X CAV) typical
  • DVD-R: 4,700 RPM (3.3X to 8.2X CAV) typical
  • DVD-RW: 3,600 RPM (2.4X to 6.1X CAV) typical
  • DVD+R: 4,700 RPM (3.3X to 8.2X CAV) typical
  • DVD+RW: 3,600 RPM (2.4X to 6.1X CAV) typical
  • CD: 5,100 RPM (10.5X to 24.8X CAV) typical
  • CD-R (Close Disc): 5,100 RPM (10.5X to 24.8X CAV) typical
  • CD-R (Non-Close Disc): 5,100 RPM (10.5X to 24.8X CAV) typical
  • CD-RW (Close Disc): 5,100 RPM (10.5X to 24.8X CAV) typical
  • CD-RW (Non-Close Disc): 5,100 RPM (10.5X to 24.8X CAV) typical
Rotational Speed Write (All Formats)
  • CD-R: 16X / 20X/ 24X CAV, 16X / 20X P-CAV, 10X CLV
  • Multi Speed CD-RW: 4X CLV
  • High Speed CD-RW: 4X,10X CLV
  • Ultra Speed CD-RW: 16X / 20X/ 24X CAV, 16X / 20X P-CAV, 10X CLV
  • Ultra Plus Speed CD-RW: 16X / 20X/ 24X CAV, 16X / 20X P-CAV, 10X CLV
  • DVD+R: 2.4X/ 4X/ 6X/ 8X Zone- CLV, 2.4X CLV
  • DVD+RW ( Single Layer, Volume2: 8X Basic Format Spec Ver 1.0) 3.3X / 6X / 8X Zone CLV, 3.3X CLV
  • DVD+RW (Single Layer, Volume1: 4X Basic Format Spec Ver 1.3, 2.4X /4X Zone CLV, 2.4X CLV
  • DVD+R DL: 2.4X /4X Zone CLV, 2.4X CLV
  • DVD-R: 2X/ 4X /6X/ 8X P- Zone-CLV, 2X CLV
  • DVD-RW: 6X Speed Rev.3.0 3.3X /6X Zone CLV, 3.3X CLV
  • DVD-RW: 2X /4X Zone CLV, 2X CLV
  • DVD-R DL: 2X /4X Zone CLV, 2X CLV
  • DVD-RAM Ver 2.1 3X/5X Zone CLV, 2X,3X CLV
Sustained Transfer Rate
  • DVD-ROM outside (KB/sec) 10,993 typical
  • DVD-ROM inside (KB/sec) 4,574 typical
  • CD-ROM outside (KB/sec) 3650 typical
  • CD-ROM inside (KB/sec) 1,571 typical
Burst Transfer Rate
  • Ultra DMA Mode 2 33.3 MB/sec
  • Multi-word DMA Mode 2 16.7 MB/sec
  • PIO Mode 4 16.7 MB/sec
Access Times (Typical)
  • DVD-ROM Random Access: 130 ms
  • DVD-ROM Full Stroke: 240 ms
  • DVD-RAM Random Access: 240 ms
  • DVD-RAM Full Stroke: 450 ms
  • CD-ROM Random Access: 130 ms
  • CD-ROM Full Stroke: 240 ms
Data Error Rates
  • DVD: <1015
  • CD Mode 1: <1012,
  • CD Mode 2: <109
Power Requirements +5 V ±5%
Operating Temperature 5 to 50° C Read
5 to 50° C Write
Storage Temperature -40 to 65° C
Operating Humidity 10 to 90%
Storage Humidity 5 to 95%
Dimensions (W × H × D) 128 mm × 12.7 mm × 129.0 mm
Weight 170 grams ±5g