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03-19-2005, 10:52 PM
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Converter question....
Hello,
I am curious to know how an IDE to USB converter works. And also, does it keep logs/tracks from the last hard drive? Or is its only job to convert IDE to USB.... What type of chips are on a converter? |
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03-20-2005, 12:00 AM
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Ive noticed that on the HDD encloures i've worked with (which of course, adapts an IDE HDD to USB connectivity), there is a circuit board with an IC (intergrated circuit, or a microchip) on it. Knowing electronics, that chip basically takes the IDE data, and converts it to USB signals. the exact technical side of how it works, i do not know.
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03-21-2005, 04:58 PM
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So, basically, there are no cache chips or anything that store temporary data on an external coverter chip. The only reason for its existance is for it to convert IDE to USB....?
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03-21-2005, 05:08 PM
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03-21-2005, 05:31 PM
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i dont understand why they cant make external IDE enclosures. just take the wire outside. liek SCSI
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03-21-2005, 06:02 PM
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