Interface electronic integrated rotating disk, which with the letters of the abbreviation ID (IDE), known from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) filed advanced technology (Advanced Technology Attachment) can be read, a line of communication between the passageway, Bard, and tools storage computer like hard disk and floppy. Interface ID, based on the standard 16 bits in the architecture of the standard IBM Code, but there are computers that standard, else they use can also goes to work. This interface on behalf of the company, IBM, and Compaq was introduced in 1984.

interface ID, in the beginning, just to connect hard drive was suitable, and tools such as CD-ROM and treadmill of the mediator system (SCSI stands for small computer system interface) or interface, dedicated sound card, and floppy. So, interface ID, protocol was equipped with tools, another storage in addition to hard drive also through it to be enjoyed, attached.