What Is This Tool?
This tool converts data transfer rates between FireWire (IEEE-1394) and IDE (UDMA-66). It helps compare modern serial bus speeds with legacy parallel ATA transfer rates, supporting users working across different hardware technologies.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in FireWire (IEEE-1394) units you wish to convert.
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Select the target unit IDE (UDMA-66) for conversion.
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Submit to obtain the converted data transfer rate immediately.
Key Features
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Converts data transfer rates from FireWire (IEEE-1394) to IDE (UDMA-66).
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Provides direct unit comparison for assessing mixed-technology environments.
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Browser-based interface for quick and easy conversions.
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Supports use cases in digital video, storage hardware, and legacy system maintenance.
Examples
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1 FireWire (IEEE-1394) equals approximately 0.76 IDE (UDMA-66).
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5 FireWire (IEEE-1394) converts to about 3.79 IDE (UDMA-66).
Common Use Cases
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Comparing data transfer speeds between FireWire and legacy IDE storage devices.
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Assessing hardware compatibility in systems combining modern and older technologies.
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Configuring and troubleshooting transfer modes in legacy computer systems.
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Evaluating performance in digital video production and audio/video hardware integration.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure your input values reflect theoretical maximum speeds for accurate conversion.
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Use conversion results to guide compatibility and performance decisions between disparate technologies.
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Remember this tool focuses on transfer rate comparison and does not replace detailed hardware benchmarking.
Limitations
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Conversion values represent theoretical maximum rates and exclude real-world factors like protocol overhead and device quality.
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FireWire speeds vary beyond fixed IDE rates, so results may not be uniform across all FireWire versions.
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This conversion does not account for differences in serial versus parallel interface efficiencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does FireWire (IEEE-1394) represent?
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FireWire (IEEE 1394) is a standardized serial bus interface designed for high-speed data transfer between devices, supporting both isochronous and asynchronous streams with minimal host intervention.
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What kind of devices use IDE (UDMA-66)?
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IDE (UDMA-66) is used in legacy PATA hard drives and optical drives to specify their burst transfer capability and improve performance in older systems.
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Why convert between FireWire and IDE transfer rates?
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Users convert between these units to compare data transfer speeds between modern serial bus interfaces and older parallel ATA devices, especially when assessing hardware compatibility or performance.
Key Terminology
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FireWire (IEEE-1394)
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An IEEE-standardized serial bus interface for high-speed data transfer between devices supporting isochronous and asynchronous streams.
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IDE (UDMA-66)
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A Parallel ATA transfer mode defining a maximum theoretical raw data rate of 66.7 megabytes per second, used in legacy PATA storage devices.
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Data Transfer Rate
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The speed at which data is transmitted between devices, often measured in megabytes or megabits per second.