Sharp is the first to produce a high-power laser diode in high quantities for leading-edge optical data storage – such as Blue-ray, HD-DVD, and other high density formats. As terrestrial digital broadcasting spreads, worldwide demand for LCD TVs and HD recorders that support full-spec 1080p HDTV is expanding rapidly. Consumers are becoming more familiar with high-definition/resolution HD video, and the desire to be able to record high-quality pictures from HD sources and store them on removable disc media is also rapidly increasing.

However, the output of a Laser Diode is hazardous to human sight. Do not look directly at a Laser Diode when it is emitting, without safety glasses. Always wear appropriate eye protection around laser energy. It can be reflected into the eye from any surface.