What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps transform data transfer rates from IDE (UDMA mode 1), a legacy PATA interface mode, into byte per second (B/s), a standard digital throughput measurement.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in IDE (UDMA mode 1) units you want to convert
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Select byte/second [B/s] as the target unit
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Click the convert button to see the result expressed in bytes per second
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Use the output to compare or report data transfer speeds of legacy devices
Key Features
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Converts data transfer rates from IDE (UDMA mode 1) to byte/second [B/s]
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Supports legacy PATA device benchmarking and diagnostics
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Provides standard units for data throughput comparison
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Includes examples to demonstrate conversion results
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Browser-based and user friendly for quick conversions
Examples
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1 IDE (UDMA mode 1) equals 25,000,000 bytes per second
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0.5 IDE (UDMA mode 1) converts to 12,500,000 bytes per second
Common Use Cases
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Specifying BIOS or drive transfer settings on vintage PCs with PATA drives
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Benchmarking and reporting expected data throughput of older IDE hard disks or optical drives
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Diagnosing cable or controller compatibility and data errors in legacy hardware
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Converting legacy IDE transfer rates into universally recognized units for documentation
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the input value accurately represents the intended IDE (UDMA mode 1) transfer rate
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Use this conversion for legacy hardware benchmarking and not modern interfaces
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Remember the value is a theoretical maximum and actual speeds may vary
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Cross-check converted results with real device performance when possible
Limitations
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IDE (UDMA mode 1) transfer rates are theoretical maxima and may not reflect actual speeds
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Applicable only to older PATA device standards, not suitable for SATA or NVMe devices
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Byte/second [B/s] unit does not account for overhead or error correction delays
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is IDE (UDMA mode 1)?
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IDE (UDMA mode 1) is an Ultra DMA transfer mode of the Parallel ATA interface defined for older PATA devices, offering a theoretical maximum rate around 25 MB/s.
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How does byte/second [B/s] differ from bits per second?
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Byte per second measures data transfer in bytes where one byte equals eight bits, while bits per second quantifies bandwidth at the bit level.
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Can this converter be used for modern SATA drives?
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No, the IDE (UDMA mode 1) unit and its conversion apply only to legacy PATA devices, not modern SATA or NVMe interfaces.
Key Terminology
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IDE (UDMA mode 1)
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A legacy Ultra DMA mode of the Parallel ATA interface with a theoretical maximum raw transfer rate of about 25 MB/s used in older PATA devices.
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Byte per second [B/s]
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A unit of data transfer rate representing one byte transmitted, received, or processed every second, commonly used to quantify digital throughput.
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PATA (Parallel ATA)
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An older interface standard for connecting storage devices like hard drives and optical drives to computers, succeeded by SATA.