Side by side

SATA, Slimline SATA and Micro SATA

Which physical SATA-family variant does the exact device specify?

Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph. — P029 · ConnectorSATA 7-pin data connector

How they differ

SATA 7-pin data connector Look for the narrow, keyed data connection. Read the device service guidance before opening equipment; the atlas provides recognition, not a repair procedure.
Slimline SATA connector Identify the exact device connector and cable assembly as Slimline SATA before selecting a replacement.
Micro SATA connector Check the device and cable documentation for Micro SATA specifically rather than choosing by a similar L-shaped edge.

At a glance

Source-scoped form facts; counts, variants and unknowns are distinct
Field	SATA 7-pin data connector	Slimline SATA connector	Micro SATA connector
Type	Connector	Connector	Connector
Family	Storage	Storage	Storage
Shape	keyed	blade	blade
Nominal contacts	7S032 · S193Serial ATA data connector reference; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. Serial ATA data connector reference	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Positions / cavity span	7 (Claim C029B)S193Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. Named product example only; contact count plus example pitch, excluding full SATA pin assignment and mating tolerances	6 (Claim C195D)S597Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. V143: the named drawing/revision or exact product page only. Recognition and document-role evidence; not a pinout, adapter verdict, dimensioned mating gauge, electrical approval or current installed-device claim.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Contact rows	1 (0678005021)S193Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 0678005021: Seven-circuit Serial ATA PCB header. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No physical wiring layout is reconstructed from product attributes; manufacturer labels online information limited.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	1 (Molex 78109-0001)S983 · S582Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact Molex 78109-0001 right-angle mid-mount Micro SATA receptacle, 16-circuit example; no transfer to an alternate plug or family part. Quantity context: Manufacturer Number Of Rows.
Connector role	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	backplane connectorS581Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 47300. Documented role: backplane connector. This specification gives logo location explicitly; no individual specimen or literal moulded logo transcription claimed.; Product drawing takes precedence per section2.0. No unviewed geometry inferred from stress-test specimen count.	socket (78500-0001)S582Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 78500-0001. Documented role: socket. Device-plug power segment key is specifically78103 and is not transferred to78500.; PCB thickness1mm and peg-distance accommodation are not outer dimensions or contact pitch.
Key distinction	A data connector is not a power connector.	A smaller SATA-family outline is not the same connector as standard SATA data plus power.	The word SATA describes a family; physical variants still require exact identification.

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All selected records are Connector records. Similar layer does not mean compatible, interchangeable or safe to mate.

Families represented: Storage

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Not a size comparison. Illustrations fit the same display boxes; their physical dimensions are not shown to a common scale. No mating or compatibility verdict follows.

P029 / Front-oriented outline

SATA 7-pin data connector

Role not specified

Visible clue: Narrow keyed opening, not the separate power section

Copper-colored marks are illustrative, not numbered contacts.

Still check: The sketch does not show the complete drive-side data-and-power assembly.

P195 / Generic family symbol

Slimline SATA connector

Role not specified

Label-led symbol — not interface geometry. Read the exact designation and written reference; do not identify a physical connector by this generic shape.

Label cue: Read Slimline SATA rather than choosing by the symbol

The dots and outline are placeholders, not interface geometry.

Still check: The shared generic outline does not distinguish Slimline from Micro SATA or establish the exact variant.

P199 / Generic family symbol

Micro SATA connector

Role not specified

Label-led symbol — not interface geometry. Read the exact designation and written reference; do not identify a physical connector by this generic shape.

Label cue: Read Micro SATA in the written reference

Illustrative dots and the chamfer do not establish connector geometry.

Still check: The identical generic outline cannot distinguish Micro SATA from Slimline SATA or establish fit.

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3 selected records · 17 fields
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Comparison of selected field notes; source links accompany each documented specification
What you are comparing	P029 / ConnectorSATA 7-pin data connector Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending	P195 / ConnectorSlimline SATA connector Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending	P199 / ConnectorMicro SATA connector Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending
Layer	Connector	Connector	Connector
Key distinction	A data connector is not a power connector.	A smaller SATA-family outline is not the same connector as standard SATA data plus power.	The word SATA describes a family; physical variants still require exact identification.
Nominal contacts	7S032 · S193Serial ATA data connector reference; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. Serial ATA data connector reference	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Positions / cavity span	7 (Claim C029B)S193Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. Named product example only; contact count plus example pitch, excluding full SATA pin assignment and mating tolerances	6 (Claim C195D)S597Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. V143: the named drawing/revision or exact product page only. Recognition and document-role evidence; not a pinout, adapter verdict, dimensioned mating gauge, electrical approval or current installed-device claim.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Populated contacts	7 (0678005021)S193Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 0678005021: Seven-circuit Serial ATA PCB header. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No physical wiring layout is reconstructed from product attributes; manufacturer labels online information limited.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Contact rows	1 (0678005021)S193Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 0678005021: Seven-circuit Serial ATA PCB header. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No physical wiring layout is reconstructed from product attributes; manufacturer labels online information limited.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	1 (Molex 78109-0001)S983 · S582Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact Molex 78109-0001 right-angle mid-mount Micro SATA receptacle, 16-circuit example; no transfer to an alternate plug or family part. Quantity context: Manufacturer Number Of Rows.
Contact pitch	1.27 mm Example product pitch (Recorded example component); 1.27 mm Source-described pitch / centerline (Claim C029B)S193Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. example_component; Serial ATA data connector reference Named product example only; contact count plus example pitch, excluding full SATA pin assignment and mating tolerances	1.27 mm Source-described pitch / centerline (Claim C195B); 1.27 mm published Slimline SerialATA connector pitchS581 · S581Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. V140 / Source-scoped historical or exact-part identity only. No wiring, pinout, universal fit, cable/terminal assembly, device rating, fabrication or publication approval. 47300. Documented role: backplane connector. This specification gives logo location explicitly; no individual specimen or literal moulded logo transcription claimed.; Product drawing takes precedence per section2.0. No unviewed geometry inferred from stress-test specimen count.	1.27 mm Manufacturer Pitch Mating Interface (Molex 78109-0001)S983 · S582Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact Molex 78109-0001 right-angle mid-mount Micro SATA receptacle, 16-circuit example; no transfer to an alternate plug or family part.
Dimensions / axis	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	4.15 mm connector width, straight base per ordering table (78500-0001)S582Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 78500-0001. Documented role: socket. Device-plug power segment key is specifically78103 and is not transferred to78500.; PCB thickness1mm and peg-distance accommodation are not outer dimensions or contact pitch.
Connector role	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	backplane connectorS581Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 47300. Documented role: backplane connector. This specification gives logo location explicitly; no individual specimen or literal moulded logo transcription claimed.; Product drawing takes precedence per section2.0. No unviewed geometry inferred from stress-test specimen count.	socket (78500-0001)S582Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 78500-0001. Documented role: socket. Device-plug power segment key is specifically78103 and is not transferred to78500.; PCB thickness1mm and peg-distance accommodation are not outer dimensions or contact pitch.
Coupling / latch	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Keying / polarization	manufacturer reports keyed and polarized to mating part (0678005021)S193Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 0678005021: Seven-circuit Serial ATA PCB header. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No physical wiring layout is reconstructed from product attributes; manufacturer labels online information limited.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not recordedGuideposts, pockets, friction locks and PCB seating pegs are retained as construction/alignment context; no source-qualified asymmetric mating key or polarization fact is normalized.
Function covered	SATA data connectorC029A	Not an equivalent field	Not an equivalent field
Contacts	7; no pin assignment providedC029A	Not an equivalent field	Not an equivalent field
Exact-board resource sharing	AC-HES example: populating M.2_2 disables SATA6G_56, not every SATA connector.C029C	Not an equivalent field	Not an equivalent field
Documented identification	Not an equivalent field	Distinct Slimline SATA connector family.C195A	Distinct Micro SATA connector family.C199A
Source-scoped role and recognition	Not an equivalent field	Keep the part label and legacy drawing warning together. Two separated groups: seven signal contacts and six power contacts.C195D · C195E · C195F	Not an equivalent field
Evidence	C029A,C029C,C029D → Independent review pending	C195A,C195B,C195C,C195D,C195E,C195F → Independent review pending	C199A,C199B,C199C,C199W → Independent review pending

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Layer

SATA 7-pin data connectorP029 / Connector: Connector
Slimline SATA connectorP195 / Connector: Connector
Micro SATA connectorP199 / Connector: Connector

Key distinction

SATA 7-pin data connectorP029 / Connector: A data connector is not a power connector.
Slimline SATA connectorP195 / Connector: A smaller SATA-family outline is not the same connector as standard SATA data plus power.
Micro SATA connectorP199 / Connector: The word SATA describes a family; physical variants still require exact identification.

Nominal contacts

SATA 7-pin data connectorP029 / Connector: 7S032 · S193Serial ATA data connector reference; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. Serial ATA data connector reference
Slimline SATA connectorP195 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Micro SATA connectorP199 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Positions / cavity span

SATA 7-pin data connectorP029 / Connector: 7 (Claim C029B)S193Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. Named product example only; contact count plus example pitch, excluding full SATA pin assignment and mating tolerances
Slimline SATA connectorP195 / Connector: 6 (Claim C195D)S597Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. V143: the named drawing/revision or exact product page only. Recognition and document-role evidence; not a pinout, adapter verdict, dimensioned mating gauge, electrical approval or current installed-device claim.
Micro SATA connectorP199 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Populated contacts

SATA 7-pin data connectorP029 / Connector: 7 (0678005021)S193Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 0678005021: Seven-circuit Serial ATA PCB header. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No physical wiring layout is reconstructed from product attributes; manufacturer labels online information limited.
Slimline SATA connectorP195 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Micro SATA connectorP199 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Contact rows

SATA 7-pin data connectorP029 / Connector: 1 (0678005021)S193Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 0678005021: Seven-circuit Serial ATA PCB header. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No physical wiring layout is reconstructed from product attributes; manufacturer labels online information limited.
Slimline SATA connectorP195 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Micro SATA connectorP199 / Connector: 1 (Molex 78109-0001)S983 · S582Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact Molex 78109-0001 right-angle mid-mount Micro SATA receptacle, 16-circuit example; no transfer to an alternate plug or family part. Quantity context: Manufacturer Number Of Rows.

Contact pitch

SATA 7-pin data connectorP029 / Connector: 1.27 mm Example product pitch (Recorded example component); 1.27 mm Source-described pitch / centerline (Claim C029B)S193Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. example_component; Serial ATA data connector reference Named product example only; contact count plus example pitch, excluding full SATA pin assignment and mating tolerances
Slimline SATA connectorP195 / Connector: 1.27 mm Source-described pitch / centerline (Claim C195B); 1.27 mm published Slimline SerialATA connector pitchS581 · S581Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. V140 / Source-scoped historical or exact-part identity only. No wiring, pinout, universal fit, cable/terminal assembly, device rating, fabrication or publication approval. 47300. Documented role: backplane connector. This specification gives logo location explicitly; no individual specimen or literal moulded logo transcription claimed.; Product drawing takes precedence per section2.0. No unviewed geometry inferred from stress-test specimen count.
Micro SATA connectorP199 / Connector: 1.27 mm Manufacturer Pitch Mating Interface (Molex 78109-0001)S983 · S582Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact Molex 78109-0001 right-angle mid-mount Micro SATA receptacle, 16-circuit example; no transfer to an alternate plug or family part.

Dimensions / axis

SATA 7-pin data connectorP029 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Slimline SATA connectorP195 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Micro SATA connectorP199 / Connector: 4.15 mm connector width, straight base per ordering table (78500-0001)S582Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 78500-0001. Documented role: socket. Device-plug power segment key is specifically78103 and is not transferred to78500.; PCB thickness1mm and peg-distance accommodation are not outer dimensions or contact pitch.

Connector role

SATA 7-pin data connectorP029 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Slimline SATA connectorP195 / Connector: backplane connectorS581Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 47300. Documented role: backplane connector. This specification gives logo location explicitly; no individual specimen or literal moulded logo transcription claimed.; Product drawing takes precedence per section2.0. No unviewed geometry inferred from stress-test specimen count.
Micro SATA connectorP199 / Connector: socket (78500-0001)S582Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 78500-0001. Documented role: socket. Device-plug power segment key is specifically78103 and is not transferred to78500.; PCB thickness1mm and peg-distance accommodation are not outer dimensions or contact pitch.

Coupling / latch

SATA 7-pin data connectorP029 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Slimline SATA connectorP195 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Micro SATA connectorP199 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Keying / polarization

SATA 7-pin data connectorP029 / Connector: manufacturer reports keyed and polarized to mating part (0678005021)S193Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 0678005021: Seven-circuit Serial ATA PCB header. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No physical wiring layout is reconstructed from product attributes; manufacturer labels online information limited.
Slimline SATA connectorP195 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Micro SATA connectorP199 / Connector: Not recordedGuideposts, pockets, friction locks and PCB seating pegs are retained as construction/alignment context; no source-qualified asymmetric mating key or polarization fact is normalized.

Function covered

SATA 7-pin data connectorP029 / Connector: SATA data connectorC029A
Slimline SATA connectorP195 / Connector: Not an equivalent field
Micro SATA connectorP199 / Connector: Not an equivalent field

Contacts

SATA 7-pin data connectorP029 / Connector: 7; no pin assignment providedC029A
Slimline SATA connectorP195 / Connector: Not an equivalent field
Micro SATA connectorP199 / Connector: Not an equivalent field

Exact-board resource sharing

SATA 7-pin data connectorP029 / Connector: AC-HES example: populating M.2_2 disables SATA6G_56, not every SATA connector.C029C
Slimline SATA connectorP195 / Connector: Not an equivalent field
Micro SATA connectorP199 / Connector: Not an equivalent field

Documented identification

SATA 7-pin data connectorP029 / Connector: Not an equivalent field
Slimline SATA connectorP195 / Connector: Distinct Slimline SATA connector family.C195A
Micro SATA connectorP199 / Connector: Distinct Micro SATA connector family.C199A

Source-scoped role and recognition

SATA 7-pin data connectorP029 / Connector: Not an equivalent field
Slimline SATA connectorP195 / Connector: Keep the part label and legacy drawing warning together. Two separated groups: seven signal contacts and six power contacts.C195D · C195E · C195F
Micro SATA connectorP199 / Connector: Not an equivalent field

Evidence

SATA 7-pin data connectorP029 / Connector: C029A,C029C,C029D →
Independent review pending
Slimline SATA connectorP195 / Connector: C195A,C195B,C195C,C195D,C195E,C195F →
Independent review pending
Micro SATA connectorP199 / Connector: C199A,C199B,C199C,C199W →
Independent review pending

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9 linked sources · 13 scoped claims · 0 sources with inspection/access flags.

Page scope: Evidence behind the compared records; the editorial comparison still needs separate review.

Assessment 2026-10-22 · earliest scheduled source review 2027-01-03. This is a recorded-date assessment, not a live source check. Page-level independent review is not established by this panel.

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S032 · SATA18 data cable

StarTech.com · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-07 · due 2027-01-05

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Seven-contact SATA data connector, not the separate power connector.

Not established / limitations: Exact SATA18 product description only. Seven-contact data receptacles do not establish separate SATA power wiring. No universal rate, length, dimensional or mating guarantee is adopted.

Locator: PDF p. 1: two seven-contact data receptacles; p. 3: Connector(s) table, visually inspected.

S200 · Serial ATA and SAS connector system

Molex · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-05 · due 2027-01-03

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Identifies Serial ATA signal/power, combo, Micro SATA, Slimline SATA, SAS and SlimSAS connector families.

Not established / limitations: Identification/reference scope only. V36 does not convert this source into a universal pinout, fabrication drawing, electrical approval or end-to-end compatibility verdict.

Locator: Product-family overview

S429 · PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES User’s Manual

ASUS · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-08 · due 2027-01-06

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Selected storage and PCIe slot roles for PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES only, with CPU, slot population and SATA-sharing conditions.

Not established / limitations: Not the ordinary PRIME B550-PLUS or every B550 motherboard. Selected internal groups only; no current BIOS verification, boot qualification, entire port inventory or hardware test. Manual conditions must not be generalized.

Locator: E18712, First Edition, July 2021; specification summary printed vi–vii and layout 1-2. PDF pages 2, 6, 7 and 12 visually inspected.

S492 · USB3S2SAT3CB USB to SATA adapter datasheet

StarTech.com · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-11 · due 2027-01-09

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Named 2.5-inch SATA adapter and explicit 3.5-inch drive exclusion. SAS support is not established.

Not established / limitations: Named example only. No universal compatibility or publication approval. Raw-byte acquisition status is recorded separately.

Locator: PDF page 2: drive-size exclusion and compatibility paragraphs; visually inspected.

S581 · Molex PS-47300-001 rev C: Slimline Serial ATA ODD connector

Molex · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-13 · due 2027-01-11

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Historical part-series-specific design/specification for slimline optical disc-drive connector, not general SATA power or blanket rating of all modern slimline forms.

Not established / limitations: Source-scoped historical or exact-part identity only. No wiring, pinout, universal fit, cable/terminal assembly, device rating, fabrication or publication approval.

Locator: 8-page product specification PS-47300-001 revision C 2009-02-12, cover: SLIMLINE SERIAL ATA OF ODD CONNECTOR / 1.27mm PITCH; page 1 inspected visually.

S582 · Molex 987650-4211: historical Micro SATA product family

Molex · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-13 · due 2027-01-11

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Text-acquired family evidence for 1.8-inch SSD and variant role/orientation. NO source-image geometry study claimed: PDF screenshot request failed.

Not established / limitations: Source-scoped historical or exact-part identity only. No wiring, pinout, universal fit, cable/terminal assembly, device rating, fabrication or publication approval.

Locator: 4-page Micro Serial ATA manufacturer product brochure dated 2010-03: page 1 series 78103/78283/78285 plugs and 78109/78320/78492/78500 receptacles; visually fetching PDF page returned HTTP 400.

S596 · Conn-Link CSAT-M13RS30-Q3 linked Slimline SATA drawing, revision A

Conn-Link Technology · Unclassified publisher domain · inspected 2026-10-13 · due 2027-01-11

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Qualitative views linked from the named CSAT-M13RS30-Q3 product page only.

Not established / limitations: Footer identity mismatch retained. The drawing and product page also disagree on contact material and lower operating-temperature limit; no material, temperature, rating, dimensions or current-part equivalence promoted.

Locator: Single PDF sheet visually inspected; revision A, 03/14/11. Body names CSAT-M13RS30-Q3 and describes 7+6P male right-angle SMT. Footer drawing number reads CSAT-M22-0C5.

S597 · Conn-Link CSAT-M13RS30-Q3 product page

Conn-Link Technology · Unclassified publisher domain · inspected 2026-10-13 · due 2027-01-11

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Named manufacturer part description and link provenance for the inspected legacy drawing.

Not established / limitations: Page is undated. Material/temperature conflicts with linked drawing are unresolved and excluded from new claims.

Locator: Description and linked PDF checked 2026-10-13; 7+6P, male, right-angle, standard type, SMD.

S983 · Molex 78109-0001 physical specifications

Molex · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-22 · due 2027-01-20

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Exact78109-0001 MicroSATA board receptacle only.

Not established / limitations: Optional manufacturing positions and other MicroSATA parts differ. No generic device-plug geometry or wiring transferred. Live part page says Limited Information Available.

Locator: Physical Specifications:16loaded circuits,Number Of Rows1,Pitch Mating Interface1.27 mm; Keywords78109-0001. ExistingS582 full four-page MicroSATA brochure pp1,2,4 identifies78109 as right-angle mid-mount receptacle and exact78109-0001 in16 circuit table.

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C029A · P029

SATA data cables use a seven-contact connector distinct from the separate power connection.

Claim scope: Consumer identification / documented standard or product class only

Source links: S032 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C029C · P029

The PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES manual states that populating M.2_2 disables the SATA6G_56 ports. Its condition is not limited in that note to installing a SATA-mode M.2 SSD.

Claim scope: E18712 printed vii, exact board, M.2_2 and SATA6G_56 labels; not a rule for other boards or other slots.

Source links: S429 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C029D · P029

StarTech USB3S2SAT3CB supports 2.5-inch SATA SSD/HDD use and explicitly excludes 3.5-inch hard drives.

Claim scope: Named USB-to-SATA adapter. Do not generalize this product limitation to every powered SATA dock or infer SAS support.

Source links: S492 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C195A · P195

Molex lists Slimline SATA as a distinct connector family within its Serial ATA product system.

Claim scope: V36 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction or end-to-end compatibility proof.

Source links: S200 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C195B · P195

Molex PS-47300-001 revision C, dated 2009-02-12, identifies a Slimline Serial ATA optical-disc-drive connector product family and gives a 1.27 mm pitch within that document’s scope.

Claim scope: V140 / Source-scoped historical or exact-part identity only. No wiring, pinout, universal fit, cable/terminal assembly, device rating, fabrication or publication approval.

Source links: S581 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C195C · P195

The slimline Molex product specification defers construction and physical dimensions to the applicable sales drawing, so the product specification alone cannot verify a universal mating envelope.

Claim scope: V140 / Source-scoped historical or exact-part identity only. No wiring, pinout, universal fit, cable/terminal assembly, device rating, fabrication or publication approval.

Source links: S581 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C195D · P195

Conn-Link describes CSAT-M13RS30-Q3 as a 7+6-position Slimline SATA male, right-angle, surface-mount component.

Claim scope: V143: the named drawing/revision or exact product page only. Recognition and document-role evidence; not a pinout, adapter verdict, dimensioned mating gauge, electrical approval or current installed-device claim.

Source links: S597 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C195E · P195

The PDF linked from CSAT-M13RS30-Q3 shows two separated contact groups in a board-mount component; its PCB layout is a different view from the mating interface.

Source links: S596 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C195F · P195

The linked legacy drawing names CSAT-M13RS30-Q3 in its body but gives CSAT-M22-0C5 as its footer drawing number; current part equivalence is not resolved by that document alone.

Source links: S596 · S597 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C199A · P199

Molex lists Micro SATA as a distinct connector form within its Serial ATA connector system.

Claim scope: V36 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction or end-to-end compatibility proof.

Source links: S200 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C199B · P199

Molex’s March 2010 Micro SATA brochure presents products intended for 1.8-inch SSD/mobile applications and distinguishes right-angle device plugs from right-angle or vertical backplane receptacles.

Claim scope: V140 / Source-scoped historical or exact-part identity only. No wiring, pinout, universal fit, cable/terminal assembly, device rating, fabrication or publication approval.

Source links: S582 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C199C · P199

The Molex Micro SATA brochure lists with-flange 78103 versus unflanged 78283/78285 plug variants and multiple receptacle series; variant names must not be collapsed into one exact mechanical configuration.

Claim scope: V140 / Source-scoped historical or exact-part identity only. No wiring, pinout, universal fit, cable/terminal assembly, device rating, fabrication or publication approval.

Source links: S582 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C199W · P199

Molex 78109-0001 is a right-angle mid-mount Micro SATA receptacle in the manufacturer brochure. Its exact specification lists one row and 1.27 mm mating-interface pitch.

Claim scope: Exact Molex 78109-0001 right-angle mid-mount Micro SATA receptacle, 16-circuit example; no transfer to an alternate plug or family part.

Source links: S983 · S582 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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