All Standards require zero E32 errors that can cause read failure, low data rates resulting from read retries, or make the disc unsuitable for archival storage purposes. One disc failed, none were marginal, and 22 discs passed. All six discs passed. Five discs failed, none were marginal, and 82 discs passed. Test Results - Burst Defects or scratches along the track result in contiguous errors.
Standards forbid burst errors that contain seven or more sequential error frames.
All six discs passed. Five discs failed, none were marginal, and 82 discs passed. Table of Test Results for Newer Browsers Return to Top of Page Summary Test results clearly indicated that all discs were not alike, even if their colors were similar. Cost pressures have resulted in a broad matrix of stampers, dyes, metallizations, and processes. Quality is primarily determined by efforts at the manufacturing facility, and depends less on types of dyes or metallizations.