Definition: IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)


A type of drive where the interface controller electronics are incorporated into the design of the hard drive rather than as a separate controller.




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TPI (Tracks per inch)

The number of tracks written within each inch of the disk's surfaces, used to measure how closely the tracks are packed on a disk surface. Also known as track density.

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