What Is This Tool?
This tool converts data transfer rates from modem (110), a legacy communication speed of about 110 bits per second, to IDE (PIO mode 4), a CPU-driven timing mode used for ATA/IDE storage devices with much higher throughput. It helps relate old telecommunication rates to storage interface timings, useful mainly in vintage computing and legacy system analysis.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in modem (110) units representing the legacy bit rate
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Select the target unit as IDE (PIO mode 4) to convert to storage timing mode
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Click convert to get the result based on the fixed conversion rate
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Review the output for comparison or documentation in vintage or legacy contexts
Key Features
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Converts legacy modem (110) bit rates to IDE (PIO mode 4) timing mode values
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Supports comparative analysis between historical communication and storage transfer rates
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Includes practical examples to illustrate conversion results
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Browser-based and easy to use for retro-computing and embedded system diagnostics
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Helps document and emulate vintage telecommunication and storage scenarios
Examples
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10 Modem (110) converts to approximately 8.28e-6 IDE (PIO mode 4)
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1,000 Modem (110) converts to about 0.000828 IDE (PIO mode 4)
Common Use Cases
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Emulating legacy modem and serial link performance in vintage computing
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Configuring or diagnosing older PCs and embedded systems with ATA/IDE drives
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Benchmarking and comparing older storage device timings with historic data rates
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Documenting or researching historical telecommunications or telemetry links
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Assessing compatibility in retro-computing or industrial environments using legacy ATA modes
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this conversion primarily for comparison and documentation rather than exact performance equivalence
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Be aware the units describe very different contexts: bit rates vs. storage timing modes
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Apply conversions cautiously when benchmarking to understand legacy system capabilities
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Leverage examples to verify correct value input and conversion output
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Use in research or vintage system emulation to clarify relative data transfer scales
Limitations
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Modem (110) expresses a bit rate, whereas IDE (PIO mode 4) indicates a timing mode with throughput, not a direct rate unit
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Conversion results are theoretical and mainly for legacy comparison, not practical performance equivalence
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Differences in scale are vast, with IDE speeds in MB/s and modem (110) in bps, making numeric values extremely small
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Conversions do not imply actual compatibility or interchangeability between these units
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does modem (110) represent?
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Modem (110) is a legacy data transfer speed approximately equal to 110 bits per second used in early dial-up and teletype communications.
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What is IDE (PIO mode 4)?
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IDE (PIO mode 4) is a CPU-controlled timing mode for ATA/IDE storage devices with a maximum theoretical throughput around 16.7 MB/s.
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Why convert between modem (110) and IDE (PIO mode 4)?
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This conversion helps compare or relate very low-speed historical data rates with higher-throughput legacy storage timings, useful in vintage or industrial system analysis.
Key Terminology
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Modem (110)
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A legacy data transfer speed approximately 110 bits per second used historically in dial-up telecommunication.
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IDE (PIO mode 4)
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A Programmed Input/Output timing mode for ATA/IDE devices where the CPU controls data transfer with a theoretical maximum throughput near 16.7 MB/s.
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Data Transfer Rate
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The speed at which data is transmitted between devices, often measured in bits or bytes per second depending on the context.