Coupling device for connectors wherein coupling device comprises multiplexer unit for selectiving first mode for SATA channel and second mode that establishes loop back function
US6983338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/716
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A coupling device for a SATA drive having a SATA connector is disclosed. The coupling device comprises a second connector having a plurality of connector pins, wherein the SATA connector has a number of connector pins which are less than the number of pins of the second connector and wherein the second connector provides a first and second SATA channel, and a coupling unit for coupling the first and the second connector, wherein the coupling unit comprises a multiplexer unit for establishing a coupling of one of the SATA channels with the SATA drive or for establishing a loop back function by coupling the first and second SATA channel.
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