What Is This Tool?
This tool allows users to convert data transfer speeds from IDE (PIO mode 3), a CPU-driven storage transfer mode for Parallel ATA devices, to modem (110), a legacy modem transmission speed used for early dial-up communications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in IDE (PIO mode 3) units you want to convert.
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Select the target unit as modem (110).
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Click convert to see the equivalent modem (110) rate.
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Use the results for retrocomputing analysis or hardware testing.
Key Features
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Converts IDE (PIO mode 3) speeds to modem (110) transmission rates.
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Supports legacy and vintage computing contexts for performance comparisons.
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Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required.
Examples
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1 IDE (PIO mode 3) equals approximately 807,273 modem (110).
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0.5 IDE (PIO mode 3) is about 403,636.36 modem (110).
Common Use Cases
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Retrocomputing and vintage hardware performance benchmarking.
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Industrial embedded systems interfacing with older IDE devices.
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Analyzing historical dial-up and teleprinter communication speeds.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter to relate or compare modern storage speeds with low-speed legacy modem rates.
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Consider the context of theoretical maximum speeds versus actual throughput conditions.
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Apply conversions carefully when working with legacy telecommunication or storage documentation.
Limitations
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Conversion uses nominal or theoretical maximum speeds; real-world results may differ.
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IDE (PIO mode 3) is in megabytes per second, modem (110) in bits per second, affecting exact value interpretations.
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Legacy units like modem (110) may have inconsistent exact bit rates across different hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does IDE (PIO mode 3) represent?
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IDE (PIO mode 3) is a CPU-driven data transfer mode for Parallel ATA/IDE devices with a theoretical maximum throughput of about 11.1 megabytes per second.
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What is modem (110) used for?
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Modem (110) denotes a legacy modem transmission speed of approximately 110 bits per second, typically used for early dial-up and teletype communications.
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Why convert from IDE (PIO mode 3) to modem (110)?
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The conversion helps compare modern or legacy storage speeds with very low-speed legacy modem rates, useful in retrocomputing and performance benchmarking.
Key Terminology
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IDE (PIO mode 3)
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A programmed I/O transfer mode for Parallel ATA/IDE devices characterized by CPU-driven data transfers and a theoretical maximum throughput of around 11.1 MB/s.
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modem (110)
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A legacy modem transmission speed approximately equal to 110 bits per second, used for early dial-up and teleprinter communications.
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Data Transfer Rate
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The speed at which data is transmitted between devices, typically measured in bits or bytes per second.