ATA interface

[/ˈeɪ.ti.ˈeɪ ˈɪn.tərˌfeɪs/]
nounpl: ATA interfaces
interface ATA
1. A standard interface used for connecting storage devices such as hard drives and optical drives to a computer's motherboard, featuring parallel data transmission
The ATA interface was the most common connection standard for internal hard drives before SATA became prevalent.
A interface ATA foi o padrão de conexão mais comum para discos rígidos internos antes do SATA se tornar prevalente.
2. Also known as IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), a legacy parallel bus interface that supported data transfer rates up to 133 MB/s
Modern computers no longer support ATA interface connections due to the adoption of faster SATA technology.
Os computadores modernos não suportam mais conexões de interface ATA devido à adoção da tecnologia SATA mais rápida.
ATA interface is a legacy technology from the 1980s-2000s era of computing. It is primarily relevant in contexts involving vintage computer restoration, IT history discussions, or support for older computer systems. The term is used identically in both Brazilian Portuguese and English technical communities without significant variation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
IDE interfacePATAParallel ATAIDE connector
Antonyms / Antônimos
SATA interfaceNVMe interfaceSCSI interface

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interface ATA
Standard technical term used in technology documentation and IT contexts
Portugal
interface ATA
Same terminology used in Portuguese IT industry
USA
ATA interface
Standard English term in technology sector

Related Words

SATAIDEhard drivestorage devicemotherboarddata transferconnectordisk controller
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