The following technical information exemplifies Arkival's BaFe videotape as a superior recording material ideal for recording and preserving analog and digital video content.

National Media Lab - Overview of Archival Stability of Recording Media

Amplitude Comparison of BaFe vs. Metal Particle Tape

Magnetic Stability

Barium Ferrite (BaFe) Technical Data

Physical Properties
Value
Units
Total Tape Thickness
14.5
u m
Magnetic Layer
2.5
u m
Backcoat
1.5
u m
Base Film
10.50
u m
Tape Width
12.65
mm
Width Tolerance
0.01
mm
Yield Strength
2.50
kg
Breaking Strength
4.50
kg
Magnetic Pigment
BaFe
Residual Elongation
0.07
%
Surface Electrical Resistance
1 x 10 10
ohm/sq
Backcoat Electrical Resistance
1 x 10 5
ohm/sq
Magnetic Properties*
Coercivity (Hc)
1540
Oe
Remanence (Br)
1600
Gauss
Squareness (SQ)
0.76
Br / Bs
Video Performance*
RF Output (5.75 MHz)
0
dB
Video S/N (BW)
0
dB
Dropouts (-16 dB, 10 < /U> sec)
3.00
(count/min)
Stop Motion
>120
minutes
Signal Wear
-1.00
dB
Audio Properties
Sensitivity, 1kHz
0
dB
Frequency Response
0
dB
Erasability
70.00
dB*

*Compared with Arkival's standard reference tape. All values are typical and are based on Arkival's standard measurement procedures