CD / DVD Analysis Software

The CD/DVD analysis software is designed for routine imaging of CD, CD-R, CD-R/W and DVD optical discs. The software is an upgrade to the NanoRule+™ software used for processing AFM images. All of the data calculated by this software can be easily exported to a Microsoft Excel™ spreadsheet.


Software Windows



The main window shows the bits that are automatically selected for analysis and the critical dimensions of the bits. The statistics for the AFM image are displayed. This includes the pitch, and averages of the bit sizes.

Additional windows are available for advanced analysis of the AFM image of the bits.

Figure 2: Bit Height & Width vs. Track Number

Figure 3: Bit Profile

Figure 4: Pitch vs. Track Number

Figure 5: Height/Width vs. Track Number

Configuration Window


The Configuration Window is used for selecting the parameters used by the software for establishing a bit. Several parameters are selectable by the AFM operator.

Figure 6: Configuration Window

System Requirements

This analysis package requires NanoRule+™ Software version 2.0 or greater. An AGP graphics board with at least 32 MB of memory is required.