The first draft specification defining the next generation of storage device interfaces - Ultra Serial ATA - is complete. Starting at 1.5Gbps, SATA is expected to replace ATA.
Seagate, Quantum, Intel, IBM, Maxtor, Dell and APT head the initiative to deliver the standard expected to replace Parallel ATA, a current popular storage standard.
The SATA interface will be used to connect storage devices, such as hard drives, DVD and CD-RW drives to the motherboard.
SATA will allow computer manufacturers to design systems with cables that are simpler to route and install, and will enable the use of smaller connections and lower voltages than Parallel can offer. SATA will be compatible with current software.
In addition to the founders, 60 other vendors involved in developing storage devices, silicon, cables, connectors and computer systems support the standard.
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