ATOMM-II ultra-thin metal coating technology—
the key to compact size and high image quality
Introducing a complete line of DP Series products for conventional and digital HDTV broadcast use
DVCPRO is a high-efficiency digital component data-
compression recording system that uses a tape only 6.35mm
wide, making DVCPRO videocassettes the most compact
broadcast-use videocassettes in the world. For its DP Series
videocassettes, Fujifilm achieved the conflicting goals of
superior image quality and compact size by utilizing ATOMM-II*
technology to simultaneously apply an upper magnetic layer
and a lower non-magnetic layer to the tape base. Thanks to
ATOMM-II technology's ultra-thin upper layer of high-
performance magnetic particles, and its two-layer construction,
Upper layer/
Magnetic layer
0.2
µ
m
Lower layer/
Non-magnetic
layer
Base film
ATOMM-II Technology for
High-Density Digital Recording
Fujifilm's exclusive ATOMM technology is a special
coating process that simultaneously applies an ultra-thin
upper layer of high-energy metal magnetic particles and
a lower layer of ultra-fine non-magnetic particles.
Compared to the 2~5
µ
m magnetic layer thickness of
conventional single-layer tapes, ATOMM technology
allows the creation of a high-density magnetic layer that
is only 0.1~0.5
µ
m thick. Thanks to ATOMM technology,
Fujifilm is able to create the ultra-thin magnetic layer that
is essential for high-density digital recording. For its DP
Series, Fujifilm uses ATOMM-II technology, a more
advanced form of the same technology. Featuring high-
performance magnetic particles and a magnetic layer
that is only 0.2
µ
m thick, ATOMM-II technology offers
high output, high C/N and a low error rate, providing
users with the dual benefits of high image quality and
compact size.
DP121
DP1001
(25Mbps video recording rate)
(100Mbps video recording rate)
Fujifilm was able to achieve previously unattainable recording
densities and a high level of reliability and durability. In addition,
Fujifilm has recently added high image quality, 4:2:2
compression ratio HDTV-compatible DVCPRO tapes to its DP
Series line-up. As a result, the Fujifilm DP Series now includes
tapes for broadcast-use applications ranging from conventional
to digital HDTV systems. In step with the rapid digitalization of
broadcast-use systems, Fujifilm's high standard of quality and
performance are now available to meet professional demands
on a complete range of DVCPRO systems
Conventional
Single-Layer Tape
0.1~0.5
µ
m
2~5
µ
m
ATOMM Technology
Ultra-Thin Magnetic Layer
∗
1
µ
m=1/1000mm
DP Series Cross-Section of Magnetic Layer
Produced with ATOMM-II Technology
Cross-Section of Tape Structure
*ATOMM-II technology
ATOMM is an acronym for Advanced Super Thin Layer and High Output Metal Media technology
(hereinafter referred to as ATOMM technology and ATOMM-II technology).
