PDM - PD Magnetics was founded shortly after Dupont invented chromium dioxide tape in 1970, and Philips joined in developing this improved tape. PD stands for Philips and Dupont. Philips then focused on its own brand. And Japanese brands like TDK and Maxell, unwilling to pay royalties to Dupont, developed and manufactured their own. PD Magnetics continued to manufacture tapes into the 1990s, but failed to capture significant market share.

Image Brand Manufacturer Model Description Type Length Year Made in Market
Compact Cassette PDM CD X 46 Type II Chrome 1990 Europe PDM ICM CD X - Type II Chrome 46 1990 Switzerland Europe
Compact Cassette PDM CD X 60 Type II Chrome 1990 Europe PDM ICM CD X - Type II Chrome 60 1990 Switzerland Europe
Compact Cassette PDM CD X 75 Type II Chrome 1990 Europe PDM ICM CD X - Type II Chrome 75 1990 Switzerland Europe
Compact Cassette PDM CD X 90 Type II Chrome 1990 Europe PDM ICM CD X - Type II Chrome 90 1990 Switzerland Europe
Compact Cassette PDM CD X 60 Type II Chrome 1991 Europe PDM Nippon Columbia / Denon CD X - Type II Chrome 60 1991 Japan Europe
Compact Cassette PDM CD X 100 Type II Chrome 1991 Europe PDM Nippon Columbia / Denon CD X - Type II Chrome 100 1991 Japan Europe
Compact Cassette PDM CD X 60 Type II Chrome 1993 Europe PDM Unknown CD X - Type II Chrome 60 1993 Germany Europe
Compact Cassette PDM CD X 90 Type II Chrome 1993 Europe PDM Unknown CD X - Type II Chrome 90 1993 Germany Europe