Patent · US Expired

Robust serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) PCB connector

US6832929B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 15, 2002
Grant dateDec 21, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R12/722
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A printed circuit board (PCB) connector configured in accordance with a Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) standard. The PCB connector is for connection to a PCB. The PCB connector includes a first blade connector for supporting a first electrical contact arrangement in accordance with a SATA standard, a housing for supporting the first blade connector and the first electrical contact arrangement, and a pair of laterally-opposed guide arm receiving cavities being integrally formed with the housing. The housing defines a cable connector receiving area around the first blade connector for receipt of a cable connector. Further, the guide arm receiving cavities are disposed outside of the cable connector receiving area and are adapted for the receipt of guide arms from a mating cable connector.

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