Russell thank you, for your explanation and the one that I find in the
address that you indicate, "http://www.cablemakers.com/ribbon.htm", I could
understand the difference very well.
FROM the above address;
"Now, IDE cables still use a 40 pin IDC style connector, but they have two
different counts on the amount of conductors they use.
IDE Ultra DMA 33 or less Use 40 pin, 40 conductor cable,
IDE Ultra DMA 66 Use 40 pin, 80 conductor cable
The 80 pin cable puts a ground pin between each control and data signal,
thus improving signal reliability. Since ATA-66 cables are not overly
expensive, I would always recommend buying the 80 conductor cable. You never
know when you may need it during an upgrade, and it may save you a trip to
the store."

Luis Martinez
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----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Monday, July 17, 2000 10:42 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] ATA66 ATA33 cable


>
>
> Luis Martinez wrote:
> >
> > Which is it the difference between a cable ATA66 and ATA33? I refer to
the physical differences of the cable.
>
>
>   Essentially they look very much the same with 40-pin connectors on
> both types, but ATA66 has double the conductor cables (80 versus 40 for
> ATA33). See this website for an excellent explanation with pictures:
>
>   http://www.cablemakers.com/ribbon.htm
>
>
> All the best,
>
> Russell Smith
> Edtech Consultant, Journalist
> Region 14 ESC Abilene
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