Compact disc
AKA
Compact Disc
Digital Audio, CD
Era
1982–
Format
digital
Developed by
Philips & Sony
(Max) Capacity
80 minutes
Size
4.7"
Fun facts
- Tracks on this format begin on the inside of the disc and spiral outward
- Mini CDs ranged between 2.4-3.1" in diameter and stored up to 24 minutes of audio
- This format was later adapted to store data on the following formats: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, Video CD, Super Video CD, Photo CD, Picture CD, CD-Interactive and Enhanced Music CD
