Parallel ATA

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Parallel ATA is an older computer interface standard used to connect storage devices like hard drives and optical drives to a motherboard using parallel data transmission.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ATA interface
computer storage interface standard
parallel bus interface
abbreviation PATA
alsoKnownAs ATA
EIDE
IDE
linked to: EIDE

PATA
backwardCompatibleWith earlier ATA modes
commandProtocol ATA
connectsDeviceType ATAPI device
CD-ROM drive
DVD drive
hard disk drive
optical disc drive
connectsTo computer motherboard
dataBusWidth 16-bit
definedInStandard ATA-1
ATA-2
ATA-3
ATA-4
ATA-5
ATA-6
ATA-7
highestSpeedMode Ultra ATA/133
interfaceSpeedRange from 16.7 MB/s to 133 MB/s
introducedInDecade 1980s
maximumCableLength 18 inches
maximumDevicesPerChannel 2
notableLimitation cable size and airflow obstruction
signal integrity issues at high speeds
standardizedBy ANSI
INCITS
supersededBy Serial ATA
supportsDeviceRole master
slave
supportsHotSwap no
supportsMode DMA mode
PIO mode
Ultra DMA mode
typicalCableType flat ribbon cable
usedFor internal storage connection
usedIn consumer PCs before SATA adoption
desktop computers
laptop computers
usesConnectorType 40-pin ribbon cable connector
80-conductor ribbon cable
usesTransmissionMethod parallel data transmission

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ATA alsoKnownAs Parallel ATA
ATA version ATA/ATAPI-5
linked to: Parallel ATA
ATA version ATA/ATAPI-7
linked to: Parallel ATA
ATA version ATA/ATAPI-8
linked to: Parallel ATA
EIDE alsoKnownAs Fast ATA
linked to: Parallel ATA
EIDE replacedBy Ultra ATA
linked to: Parallel ATA
EIDE electricalInterface Parallel ATA
ATA-1 busType Parallel ATA
Serial ATA replaces Parallel ATA
ATA-3 alsoKnownAs Ultra ATA
linked to: Parallel ATA
ATA-3 alsoKnownAs Ultra DMA
linked to: Parallel ATA
ATA-3 interfaceType parallel ATA
linked to: Parallel ATA
ATA-3 extends AT Attachment Packet Interface (ATAPI)
linked to: Parallel ATA
Enhanced IDE successor Ultra DMA
linked to: Parallel ATA
ATA-2 alsoKnownAs Fast ATA
linked to: Parallel ATA
ATA-2 usedWith ATAPI devices
linked to: Parallel ATA
ATA-2 interfaceType parallel ATA
linked to: Parallel ATA
Integrated Drive Electronics supportsProtocol ATAPI
linked to: Parallel ATA
INCITS T13 standardizes Parallel ATA
INCITS T13 standardizes AT Attachment with Packet Interface (ATAPI)
linked to: Parallel ATA
PATA fullName Parallel ATA
ATA-4 introduces Ultra DMA transfer modes
linked to: Parallel ATA
ATA-4 alsoKnownAs Ultra DMA/33
linked to: Parallel ATA
ATA-4 interfaceType parallel ATA
linked to: Parallel ATA
ATA-5 supports Ultra DMA (UDMA)
linked to: Parallel ATA
ATA-5 interfaceType parallel ATA
linked to: Parallel ATA
ATA-7 alsoKnownAs ATA/ATAPI-7
linked to: Parallel ATA
ATA-7 definesInterfaceFor Parallel ATA
ATA-7 marketedAs Ultra ATA/133
linked to: Parallel ATA
ATA-7 interfaceType Parallel ATA
ATA-6 alsoKnownAs ATA/ATAPI-6
linked to: Parallel ATA
ATA-6 maximumTransferMode Ultra DMA/100
linked to: Parallel ATA
ATA-6 interfaceType parallel ATA
linked to: Parallel ATA
ATA-6 improvesUpon Ultra DMA/66
linked to: Parallel ATA
ATA-6 relatedTo ATAPI
linked to: Parallel ATA
ATA-6 relatedTo Ultra ATA
linked to: Parallel ATA
Deskstar interface Parallel ATA