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Micro SATA Connector supports hard disk drives.

July 8, 2008 - Micro SATA connector meets SFF 2.6 specification with 16 positions, including 7 positions with 1.27 mm pitch for signal and 7+2 positions with 1.27 mm pitch for power requirements. Plug connector supports internal 5.00 and 8.00 mm, 1.8 in. form factor drives such as HDD or SSD, while right angle receptacle connector supports system applications. RoHS-compliant connector is compatible with lead-free processing temperatures.

Related categories: Computer Hardware and Peripherals | Electronic Components and Devices

Press Release
Release date: June 30, 2008

FCI's New Micro SATA Connector Supports Hard Disk Drives

ETTERS, PA. (June 30, 2008) - FCI has expanded its line of storage interface interconnects with the development of the Micro SATA interconnect solution for 1.8" form factor drives and portable applications that meets the Serial ATA International Organization (SATA-IO) newly released 2.6 revision specification. Micro SATA connectors comply with to SATA-IO standards with respect to the mating interface and are compatible with applications such as notebook PCs, set-top boxes, games consoles, audio/video and portable storage.

"With staggered contact lengths as well as guide posts and pockets this connector can support hot-plugging and blind-mating of 1.8" form factor drives" said Lucas Chin, global marketing manager, FCI.

The Micro SATA connector meets SFF 2.6 specification with 16 positions (7 positions with 1.27mm pitch for signal and 7+2 positions with 1.27mm pitch for power) requirements. The plug connector supports both internal 5.00mm and 8.00mm slim-type 1.8" form factor drives (such as HDD or SSD) while the right angle Micro SATA receptacle connector supports system applications. The Micro SATA connector is RoHS-compliant, compatible with lead-free processing temperatures and the retainers provide additional mechanical strength after soldering.

About FCI

With operations in 30 countries and sales of 1.3 billion euros in 2007, FCI is a leading manufacturer of connectors. Our 14,200 employees are committed to providing customers with high-quality, innovative products for a wide range of consumer and industrial applications.

For more information about the MicroSATA connector, contact
FCI at 825 Old Trail Road
Etters, PA 17319-7883
call 800-237-2374
email at electronics.us@fci.com
or visit FCI on the web at www.fci.com/basics.

For more information: www.fci.com

Contacts:

Marketing:
Bavo Teunissen
INTL
Phone: +31 736206840

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Public Relations:
Patricia Staino
USA
Phone: 919-872-8172

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Company Information:
Name: FCI
Address: 825 Old Trail Rd.
City: Etters
State: PA
ZIP: 17319
Country: USA
Phone:
http://www.fciconnect.com

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