We see that Sharp has presented a roadmap of their plans for blue laser diodes targeted at Blu-ray writer applications with the release of the a 250mW blue laser diode for 6x recording as well as the first diode for 8x recorders in the next two years.

The company gave a technological briefing of its latest developments, showcasing its latest series of High-Power Blue-Violet Laser Diode for Blu-Ray recorders which are powerful enough to burn dual layer Blu-ray Discs at the 6x speed. Sharp will start production of two variations of the new diode, one with a proprietary facet structure and ultra compact dimensions to make it suitable for use in notebook BD drives, the other model suitable for desktop BD drives.

Sharp’s plans also include the development of a more powerful laser diode that will be able to burn single and dual layer Blu-ray discs at 8x, using a power output of 300mW. This will be more likely reach the mass production stage 2009, followed by a 400mW device for multi-layer 8x~12x recording in 2010.

Via EngadgetHD

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