What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to translate data transfer rates from IDE (UDMA mode 0), a legacy Ultra DMA mode for Parallel ATA devices, into kilobit per second using the SI definition. It helps express hardware throughput in standardized communication units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in IDE (UDMA mode 0) units you want to convert
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Select IDE (UDMA mode 0) as the input unit
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Choose kilobit/second (SI definition) as the output unit
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Click the convert button to view the equivalent data rate
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Review the result expressed in kilobit per second using SI multiples
Key Features
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Converts IDE (UDMA mode 0) transfer rates to kilobit/second (SI definition)
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Supports understanding of legacy PATA/IDE device speeds
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Uses standardized SI units for data transmission rates
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Useful for diagnosing and comparing interface performance
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Browser-based and easy to operate
Examples
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1 IDE (UDMA mode 0) equals 132,800 kilobit/second
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0.5 IDE (UDMA mode 0) corresponds to 66,400 kilobit/second
Common Use Cases
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Evaluating throughput of legacy PATA/IDE hard drives and optical drives
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Troubleshooting and selecting DMA timing in BIOS or device drivers
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Comparing older interface speeds with modern interfaces such as SATA or USB
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Specifying data rates in embedded systems and telemetry applications
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Relating storage interface speeds to network and communication rates
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this conversion to standardize legacy device speeds in communication units
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Be aware that actual device speeds may differ from nominal theoretical rates
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Understand the difference between decimal SI multiples and binary data prefixes
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Employ this tool for diagnostics and performance comparisons involving legacy hardware
Limitations
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The transfer rate for IDE (UDMA mode 0) is a nominal maximum and may vary due to system overhead
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Kilobit/second (SI) uses decimal multiples which may differ from binary-based legacy data rates
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Measurement approaches vary between storage device interfaces and network protocols, impacting direct comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does IDE (UDMA mode 0) represent?
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IDE (UDMA mode 0) is the Ultra DMA transfer mode 0 used by Parallel ATA devices, defining the timing and nominal maximum raw data transfer rate for legacy PATA/IDE drives.
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Why convert IDE (UDMA mode 0) to kilobit per second (SI)?
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Converting to kilobit per second (SI) helps express legacy interface speeds in standardized communication units to compare with modern network and telemetry data rates.
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Are the IDE (UDMA mode 0) transfer rates exact?
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No, the stated transfer rates are nominal maximums and actual speeds may vary due to device, system overhead, and measurement methods.
Key Terminology
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IDE (UDMA mode 0)
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An Ultra DMA transfer mode 0 for Parallel ATA devices with a nominal max raw data transfer rate of about 16.7 MB/s for PATA/IDE hardware.
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Kilobit/second (SI def.)
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A data transfer rate unit equal to 1,000 bits transmitted each second, based on decimal multiples used in communications and network speeds.
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PATA/IDE
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Parallel ATA or Integrated Drive Electronics, a legacy interface standard for connecting storage devices to computers.