Sharp Japan announces world’s smallest blue laser

By way of a press wire in circulation, Sharp Corporation Japan has announced the upcoming release of what may be the world’s smallest blue laser to date. This new semiconductor-based laser measures in at just 3.3 mm in diameter – see the press photo above for reference – and is announced to be compatible with both HD DVD and Blu-Ray format players.

It will be noted that not too long ago, Sharp made a similar announcement stating that they would be increasing blue laser diodes production for their factories in Japan. How that production increase and this recent announcement will affect the ongoing competition between HD DVD and Blu-Ray remains to be seen, although we hope this means better diversity (and lower costs) for consumers.

The new laser – under model number GH04020A4G – is scheduled to have sample shipments released this June 13th at an expected price of Â¥12,000 (US $ 100) per pop. The mass production run starts this July at an expected rate of 500,000 units per month.

By way of a press wire in circulation, Sharp Corporation Japan has announced the upcoming release of what may be the world’s smallest blue laser to date. This new semiconductor-based laser measures in at just 3.3 mm in diameter – see the press photo above for reference – and is announced to be compatible with both HD DVD and Blu-Ray format players.

It will be noted that not too long ago, Sharp made a similar announcement stating that they would be increasing blue laser diodes production for their factories in Japan. How that production increase and this recent announcement will affect the ongoing competition between HD DVD and Blu-Ray remains to be seen, although we hope this means better diversity (and lower costs) for consumers.

The new laser – under model number GH04020A4G – is scheduled to have sample shipments released this June 13th at an expected price of Â¥12,000 (US $ 100) per pop. The mass production run starts this July at an expected rate of 500,000 units per month.