What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to translate data transfer rates from FireWire (IEEE-1394), a high-speed serial interface, to IDE (UDMA mode 4), a legacy parallel ATA transfer mode, facilitating comparison and analysis of different data transfer technologies.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in FireWire (IEEE-1394) data transfer rate units.
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Select FireWire (IEEE-1394) as the source unit and IDE (UDMA mode 4) as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent data transfer rate in IDE (UDMA mode 4).
Key Features
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Converts data transfer rates between FireWire (IEEE-1394) and IDE (UDMA mode 4).
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Supports comparison of modern and legacy storage interface speeds.
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Provides an easy-to-use interface for quick conversion.
Examples
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5 FireWire (IEEE-1394) equals approximately 3.79 IDE (UDMA mode 4).
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10 FireWire (IEEE-1394) equals approximately 7.58 IDE (UDMA mode 4).
Common Use Cases
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Comparing data transfer performance between high-speed serial and legacy parallel interfaces.
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Assessing compatibility and bottlenecks when transferring data across different hardware standards.
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Supporting workflows in legacy data recovery, digital video production, and audio engineering.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the converter as an approximate guide rather than an exact performance predictor.
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Consider differences in hardware implementation and cable quality when interpreting results.
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Verify device specifications to ensure compatibility when working with legacy systems.
Limitations
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Conversion reflects theoretical maximum speeds without real-world overhead or inefficiencies.
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Variations in FireWire speeds due to different versions are not accounted for.
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IDE (UDMA mode 4) throughput is capped at about 66.7 megabytes per second.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is FireWire (IEEE-1394)?
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FireWire is a standardized serial bus interface designed for high-speed data transfer between devices, supporting isochronous and asynchronous streams with minimal host involvement.
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What does IDE (UDMA mode 4) refer to?
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IDE (UDMA mode 4), also known as Ultra DMA/66, is a Parallel ATA transfer mode that moves data between a drive and host with a maximum theoretical rate around 66.7 megabytes per second.
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Why convert between FireWire and IDE (UDMA mode 4)?
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Converting helps compare transfer rates across modern and legacy interfaces, useful for evaluating compatibility, performance bottlenecks, and managing mixed-technology environments.
Key Terminology
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FireWire (IEEE-1394)
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An IEEE standardized serial bus used for high-speed data transfer and designed for real-time audio/video streams and fast device connections.
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IDE (UDMA mode 4)
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A Parallel ATA transfer mode also called Ultra DMA/66, enabling maximum data transfer rates of about 66.7 MB/s using an 80-conductor IDE cable.
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Data Transfer Rate
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The speed at which data is moved from one device or interface to another, often measured in megabytes or megabits per second.