P199 / Storage / Connector

Micro SATA connector

Micro SATA is a distinct compact Serial ATA connector family and should not be conflated with standard or Slimline SATA.

Also called Micro SATA uSATA micro Serial ATA

The word SATA describes a family; physical variants still require exact identification.

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Check the device and cable documentation for Micro SATA specifically rather than choosing by a similar L-shaped edge.

Claim inspection dates: 2026-10-05, 2026-10-13, 2026-10-22 · Independent review pending

Micro SATA connector: three-quarter view. Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph.

Micro SATA connector: mating face. Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph.

Inspect the illustrationGeneric family symbol · larger view & look-alikes

Micro SATA connector — generic family symbol; role not specified; label-led symbol, not interface geometry; original, not-to-scale identification schematic; drawing review pending — **View** Generic family symbolDepiction Role not specifiedSymbol only — not interface geometryNot to scale · independent drawing review pending

Read the view

Read Micro SATA in the written reference

No mating-face or installation orientation is declared. Consult the exact connector or cable designation.

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

About the marks: Illustrative dots and the chamfer do not establish connector geometry.

What it cannot establish: The identical generic outline cannot distinguish Micro SATA from Slimline SATA or establish fit.

Enlargement changes display size only. It does not reveal measured geometry, a pin assignment or an approved mating combination.

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Slimline SATA connector →SATA 7-pin data connector →

Read the underlying references: S200. Artwork interpretation remains review-pending.

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The useful distinction

Recognize it. Then verify it.

Micro SATA is a distinct compact Serial ATA connector family and should not be conflated with standard or Slimline SATA. [C199A]

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. [C199B]

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. [C199C]

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. [C199W]

Source-scoped identification facts

Each value retains its exact example, role and measurement axis. Facts from different parts must not be combined into an invented component.

Documented examples; not a mating drawing or compatibility approval
Contact rows	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 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	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	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.
Manufacturer	Molex (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.
Series	78500 MicroSATA (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.
Exact part / implementation	78500-0001 (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.

Not recorded: Nominal contacts, Positions / cavity span, Populated contacts, Contact gender / arrangement, Mounting, Coupling / latch, Keying / polarization, Shell / form, Recorded markings, View convention. Unknown fields stay unknown; illustrations supply no measurements or pin assignments.

Recorded variant and source limits

Check the exact device manual before wiring or applying power.
Intel X18-M 1.8-inch SATA SSD: p.16 Fig.6 identifies 1.8-inch S1/P1 starting contacts; Tables 13-14 retain those IDs. Do not apply the separate 2.5-inch Table 15.
Micro SATA device plug: Use segment/contact identity only; Table 10 and the section 6.2 drawings distinguish plug and receptacle. Physical left/right orientation is unverified in this table transcription.
Micro SATA host receptacle electrical use: Use segment/contact identity only; Table 10 and the section 6.2 drawings distinguish plug and receptacle. Physical left/right orientation is unverified in this table transcription.
Alignment/retention context, not qualified mating polarization: Guide posts/pockets and friction locks; dual-shaped PCB pegs for seating. 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. Source S582; full4-page Molex987650-4211,2010.03,p1 guideposts/pockets/friction-lock and PCB-seating features re-read2026-10-22.

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Bounded facts, visible unknowns

Specifications and limits

Micro SATA connector facts and limitations
Documented identification	Distinct Micro SATA connector family. [C199A]
Mechanical dimensions	No independently reviewed mechanical drawing in V36; do not use this page for fabrication, fit testing or tolerance work.
Engineering pinout	Source-checked engineering profile available; independent review pending. Open engineering profile →
Verified device list	Not included. Check exact device and accessory documentation.

A boundary, not an omission to guess around.

Use the source-backed form or position count only for identification. Resolve ratings, protocol, direction, wiring, cable construction and exact device support from the relevant equipment and component documentation.

Before you connect

What to check

Identify the exact connector family and variant from the equipment or cable documentation.
Keep shape, contact count, protocol, electrical rating and device support as separate facts.
Do not force, rewire or adapt a connector from this recognition record; resolve the remaining requirements first.

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Pins & wiring

Pinout

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What the status labels mean

Confirmed: Recorded research passes agree within this variant; this is not independent human review or hardware validation.
Single source: Only one underlying document, or one pass, supports this assignment.
Device-specific: Supported for the named equipment or wiring only. Check your device’s manual.
Unverified: Missing or conflicting evidence. Do not wire from this row.
Not connected: The source explicitly says NC, no contact or no pin for this wiring.

Wiring variantIntel X18-M 1.8-inch SATA SSD

Intel X18-M 1.8-inch SATA SSD

View and evidence limits

p.16 Fig.6 identifies 1.8-inch S1/P1 starting contacts; Tables 13-14 retain those IDs. Do not apply the separate 2.5-inch Table 15.

P199 Micro SATA — **Partial**: named drive versus standard host/device — A's Intel X18-M agrees on the common signal and rail positions but explicitly does not connect P5/P6 (optional 5 V); B's standard defines those rail contacts. A assigns P7 DAS and P8/P9 optional manufacturing use; B retains standard device P7 reserved and P8/P9 vendor-specific/unverified, versus host ground/NC uses. Keep all three variants rather than imposing standard optional functions on that drive. Intel-authored manual is hosted by Kingston; B uses SATA-IO directly.
X18-M P5/P6 are not connected and P7 is DAS. Other models/later optional P8/P9 functions are unverified.

Schematic only · physical contact positions unconfirmed. Original drawing · not to scale. Scroll sideways if needed.

Intel X18-M 1.8-inch SATA SSD — source-scoped contact map
Pin	Signal	What it does	Status
S1	Ground	Ground reference and return.	Single source Sources
S2	A+	Control, detection or configuration connection; check the source and device.	Single source Sources
S3	A-	Control, detection or configuration connection; check the source and device.	Single source Sources
S4	Ground	Ground reference and return.	Single source Sources
S5	B-	Control, detection or configuration connection; check the source and device.	Single source Sources
S6	B+	Control, detection or configuration connection; check the source and device.	Single source Sources
S7	Ground	Ground reference and return.	Single source Sources
P1	V33	Power connection (V33). Check the specified supply.	Single source Sources
P2	V33	Power connection (V33). Check the specified supply.	Single source Sources
P3	Ground	Ground reference and return.	Single source Sources
P4	Ground	Ground reference and return.	Single source Sources
P5	V5	Not connected or absent in this named wiring.	Not connected Sources
P6	V5	Not connected or absent in this named wiring.	Not connected Sources
P7	DAS	Control, detection or configuration connection; check the source and device.	Single source Sources
P8	Optional manufacturing test	Control, detection or configuration connection; check the source and device.	Single source Sources
P9	Optional manufacturing test	Control, detection or configuration connection; check the source and device.	Single source Sources

Sources (1)

S779 · Intel Corporation (hosted by Kingston Technology) · Intel X18-M/X25-M SATA Solid State Drive Product Manual
319765-008US, May 2009 · pp.16-18, Fig.6 1.8-inch pin locations, Table 13 signal segment, Table 14 1.8-inch power segment and notes

Micro SATA device plug

View and evidence limits

Use segment/contact identity only; Table 10 and the section 6.2 drawings distinguish plug and receptacle. Physical left/right orientation is unverified in this table transcription.

P199 Micro SATA — **Partial**: named drive versus standard host/device — A's Intel X18-M agrees on the common signal and rail positions but explicitly does not connect P5/P6 (optional 5 V); B's standard defines those rail contacts. A assigns P7 DAS and P8/P9 optional manufacturing use; B retains standard device P7 reserved and P8/P9 vendor-specific/unverified, versus host ground/NC uses. Keep all three variants rather than imposing standard optional functions on that drive. Intel-authored manual is hosted by Kingston; B uses SATA-IO directly.
P8 and P9 have no universal device function. The optional 5 V power contacts do not prove that a particular 1.8-inch drive accepts or requires 5 V.

Schematic only · physical contact positions unconfirmed. Original drawing · not to scale. Scroll sideways if needed.

Not yet independently confirmed. No settled pin table is available for this wiring.

Sources (1)

S745 · Serial ATA International Organization (SATA-IO) · Serial ATA Revision 3.0
Gold Revision, June 2, 2009 · p. 82, section 6.1.3.2, Table 3 Signal and Power SATA Plug and Nominal Mate Sequence; p. 69, Figure 17 SATA Cable / Connector Connection Diagram; p. 149 section 6.5.1 opposite host/device definitions; p. 119, section 6.2.4.5, Table 10 Signal and Power Internal Micro SATA Plug and Nominal Mate Sequence, including notes 4-6

Micro SATA host receptacle electrical use

View and evidence limits

Use segment/contact identity only; Table 10 and the section 6.2 drawings distinguish plug and receptacle. Physical left/right orientation is unverified in this table transcription.

P199 Micro SATA — **Partial**: named drive versus standard host/device — A's Intel X18-M agrees on the common signal and rail positions but explicitly does not connect P5/P6 (optional 5 V); B's standard defines those rail contacts. A assigns P7 DAS and P8/P9 optional manufacturing use; B retains standard device P7 reserved and P8/P9 vendor-specific/unverified, versus host ground/NC uses. Keep all three variants rather than imposing standard optional functions on that drive. Intel-authored manual is hosted by Kingston; B uses SATA-IO directly.
P8 and P9 have no universal device function. The optional 5 V power contacts do not prove that a particular 1.8-inch drive accepts or requires 5 V.

Schematic only · physical contact positions unconfirmed. Original drawing · not to scale. Scroll sideways if needed.

Micro SATA host receptacle electrical use — source-scoped contact map
Pin	Signal	What it does	Status
S1	GND	Ground reference and return.	Single source Sources
S2	A+	Control, detection or configuration connection; check the source and device.	Single source Sources
S3	A-	Control, detection or configuration connection; check the source and device.	Single source Sources
S4	GND	Ground reference and return.	Single source Sources
S5	B-	Control, detection or configuration connection; check the source and device.	Single source Sources
S6	B+	Control, detection or configuration connection; check the source and device.	Single source Sources
S7	GND	Ground reference and return.	Single source Sources
P1	V33	Power connection (V33). Check the specified supply.	Single source Sources
P2	V33	Power connection (V33). Check the specified supply.	Single source Sources
P3	GND	Ground reference and return.	Single source Sources
P4	GND	Ground reference and return.	Single source Sources
P5	V5	Power connection (V5). Check the specified supply.	Single source Sources
P6	V5	Power connection (V5). Check the specified supply.	Single source Sources
P7	GND	Ground reference and return.	Single source Sources
P8	NC	Not connected or absent in this named wiring.	Not connected Sources
P9	NC	Not connected or absent in this named wiring.	Not connected Sources

Sources (1)

S745 · Serial ATA International Organization (SATA-IO) · Serial ATA Revision 3.0
Gold Revision, June 2, 2009 · p. 82, section 6.1.3.2, Table 3 Signal and Power SATA Plug and Nominal Mate Sequence; p. 69, Figure 17 SATA Cable / Connector Connection Diagram; p. 149 section 6.5.1 opposite host/device definitions; p. 119, section 6.2.4.5, Table 10 Signal and Power Internal Micro SATA Plug and Nominal Mate Sequence, including notes 4-6

What is not established

This field note does not approve a connection, adapter, cable assembly, rewiring scheme or fabricated part. It intentionally omits unsupported pin assignments and mechanical tolerances.

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C199ASource checked · pending review

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

Molex · Serial ATA and SAS connector system ↗

Locator: Product-family overview
Access: public page. Identification/reference scope only. V36 does not convert this source into a universal pinout, fabrication drawing, electrical approval or end-to-end compatibility verdict.

S200: full source recordInspect review dependencies →

Claim scope: V36 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction or end-to-end compatibility proof.. Next review due 2027-01-03.

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C199BSource checked · pending review

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.

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

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.
Access: public pdf text. Source-scoped historical or exact-part identity only. No wiring, pinout, universal fit, cable/terminal assembly, device rating, fabrication or publication approval.

S582: full source recordInspect review dependencies →

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.. Next review due 2027-01-11.

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C199CSource checked · pending review

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

S582: full source recordInspect review dependencies →

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C199WSource checked · pending review

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.

Molex · Molex 78109-0001 physical specifications ↗

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.
Access: public page. Optional manufacturing positions and other MicroSATA parts differ. No generic device-plug geometry or wiring transferred. Live part page says Limited Information Available.

S983: full source record Molex · Molex 987650-4211: historical Micro SATA product family ↗

S582: full source recordInspect review dependencies →

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.. Next review due 2027-01-20.

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Page scope: catalogue_expansion_v36

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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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

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.

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.

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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

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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Micro SATA connector

Read Micro SATA in the written reference

Compare a likely look-alike

Recognize it. Then verify it.

Source-scoped identification facts

Specifications and limits

What to check

Pinout

Intel X18-M 1.8-inch SATA SSD

Micro SATA device plug

Micro SATA host receptacle electrical use

What is not established

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Evidence for this page

Related field notes

SATA 7-pin data connector

Slimline SATA connector

SATA 15-pin power connector

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Scope first. Source second. Approval separate.

S200 · Serial ATA and SAS connector system

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

S983 · Molex 78109-0001 physical specifications

C199A · P199

C199B · P199

C199C · P199

C199W · P199