SATA (Serial ATA)
Noun | /ˈsætə/ or /ˈseɪtə/
A computer bus interface that connects host bus adapters to mass storage devices like HDDs and SSDs. SATA succeeded the older PATA (Parallel ATA) standard, offering faster speeds and thinner cables.
Key Features:
- Maximum speeds up to 6 Gb/s (SATA III)
- Hot-swapping capability
- Backward compatible with older versions
Example:
“Most budget PCs still use SATA SSDs for storage, though NVMe drives are faster.”