Amphenol Commercial Serial ATA Connectors
Amphenol Commercial Serial ATA (SATA) I/O Connectors provide a reliable interface for data transfer between storage devices and host controllers. These connectors support hot-plugging and secure latching to maintain stable connections under vibration. The SATA connectors meet SATA III specifications with up to 6Gb/s data rate and offer an operating temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C. These devices find applications in servers, audio and video storage, and interposer cards.
Features
- 1.5Gb/s to 12Gb/s serial data support
- 7 to 22 contact positions
- Copper alloy contact base metal
- Gold‑over‑nickel contact area finish
- High‑temp UL 94V‑0 thermoplastic housing
- Hot‑plug staggered contacts
- Tin‑over‑nickel solder and retainer plating
- Stamped retainer clips for PCB strength
- UL approved
- Vertical and right‑angle layouts
Applications
- Audio/video storage
- HDD
- HDD carrier
- External storage system
- Interposer card
- Server
- Storage server
- Processor and storage blade
- Embedded system board
Technical Specifications
| Parameters | Values |
|---|---|
| Maximum initial contact resistance | 30mΩ |
| Minimum current rating | 1.5A |
| Durability | 500 cycles |
| Maximum mating force | 45N |
| Minimum unmating force | 10N |