Most optical drives today are combo CD/DVD drives that support DVDs and all the CD formats: CD audio, CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW. The speeds of the drives are rated by their CD-ROM and DVD transfer rates.

It’s something [Daniel1111] has done with his Arduino CD player, which uses the little microcontroller board to control a CD-ROM drive via its IDE bus.

Aptly called the “CDCNC” thanks to its reliance on cast-off CD drive mechanisms for its running gear, [Paul McClay]’s creation is a great case study on what you can do without buying almost ...

Additionally, TDK’s expansion in the automotive market, particularly with its involvement in electric vehicle components, is expected to drive future revenue growth. The strategic joint venture ...

A driver can be added to legacy CD-ROM and CD-RW drives for read compatibility with MRW disks. See CD-RW. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.

For the past couple of years, investors have watched CD rates climb to levels not seen in decades. However, with the Federal Reserve cutting the federal funds rate by a half-point in September ...

If you’ve got at least six figures for your jumbo CD, you can take advantage of the competitive jumbo CD rates on one of its five terms (six months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months and 36 months).

Depending on the specific kind of optical drive - CD, DVD or Blu-ray - the wavelength of the laser will vary, along with the rotational speed of the disc. The CD was the first kind of optical disc ...

You can also decide how often you want to receive the interest your CD earns: monthly, annually or at the end of the term. Interest on Capital One 360 CDs accrues daily but is credited and ...

In addition to nationwide CD rates, we give the best CD rate found at a local financial institution to give you an idea of the CD market as a whole. The best CD rate we've found is 9.50% APY from ...

We review nationwide banks and credit unions daily to help you find the best 1-year CD. The current best CD rate for a 12-month CD term is 4.55% APY from Newtek Bank. In comparison, the average ...