Robust serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) cable connector
US6811427B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6456
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cable connector configured in accordance with a Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) standard. The cable connector includes a first electrical contact arrangement in accordance with a SATA standard and is configured to mate with a first blade connector having a second electrical contact arrangement also in accordance with the SATA standard. The cable connector includes a first blade-receiving portion for enclosing the first electrical contact arrangement, a housing for supporting the first blade-receiving portion and the first electrical contact arrangement, and a pair of laterally-opposed guide arms being integrally formed with the housing. The housing has a cable entrance end and a mating end. The guide arms project from the mating end of the housing and are disposed outside of the first blade-receiving portion.
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