FCI’s New Micro SATA Connector

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.