IDE
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000567
Integrated Drive Electronics, an interface standard for connecting storage devices like hard drives and CD-ROM drives to a computer's motherboard. It uses a 40-pin ribbon cable for data transfer and a separate power connector. This standard was widely used before being largely superseded by Serial ATA (SATA) for its faster speeds and simpler cabling.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-000567 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Hardware |
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