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C44-SATA

2.5-Inch SATA SSD/HDD Mezzanine Storage Module


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C44-SATA

Description

Ordered List

Technical Information

Block Diagram

General Information

Mezzanine Overview

C4x Series Overview

Mezzanine Concept

Alternate Low Profile Mezzanine Modules

C20 | C40 | C41 | C42 | C43 | C47 | C48

Alternate Mezzanine Side Boards
Additional 4HP Assembly Height

C23 | C32 | C45 | CCI | CCK | CCL | CCO | PCS | SCS


C44-SATA SATA SSD Mezzanine Storage Module
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SATA Drivers

Please refer to the associated CPU Carrier Card

PC1 | PC2 | PC3 | SC1 | SC2

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C44-SATA

2.5-Inch SATA SSD/HDD Mezzanine Storage Module


Available as a mezzanine add-on expansion board to several EKF CPU carrier cards, the main purpose of the C44-SATA is to accommodate a 2.5-inch SATA drive, either SSD (Solid State Drive) or HDD (Hard Disk Drive). In addition, the C44-SATA provides eSATA and USB connectors for front panel I/O. Since only a few active components are required on the C44-SATA PCB, it is a reasonable low cost system expansion module.


Two eSATA connectors are available via the C44-SATA front panel, for attachment of external drives by eSATA cable harnesses. In addition, three USB 2.0 receptacles are situated in the front panel, for general use.

The C44-SATA mounts on top of the CPU carrier board, with a 4HP pitch off-stand, resulting in a 8HP front panel for the entire dual-board assembly.


C44-SATA on a CPU Carrier Card

C44-SATA on a CPU Carrier Card

C44-SATA Simplified Block Diagram

C44-SATA Block Diagram

Feature Summary
Form Factor
  • Proprietary size mezzanine module 146mm x 100mm
  • Fits basically into the 4HP (20.3mm) envelope of the CPU carrier board
  • 4HP (20.32mm) mounting offset with respect to the CPU carrier board
  • Typically delivered as a ready to use assembly unit (including the CPU card)
  • Mounting position right (on top of CPU board)
  • 8HP front panel width in total (C44-SATA version with front I/O connectors)
Host I/F Connector (Bottom Mount to CPU Carrier)
  • High Speed mezzanine connector suitable for several EKF CPU carrier boards and side cards
  • Connects to the carrier card connector HSE (High Speed Expansion)
  • Nominal headroom 18.7mm (4HP) between carrier board and C44-SATA
  • up to 4 x SATA channels (3 in use on C44-SATA)
  • up to 4 x USB ports (3 in use on C44-SATA)
  • Power sourcing 1.5 A maximum continuous current via 3.3V rail (2 pins)
  • Power sourcing 1.5 A maximum continuous current via 5V rail (2 pins)
SATA I/O Usage
  • P-SATA1: horizontal mount docking connector, suitable for on-board 2.5-inch SATA SSD/HDD
  • P-SATA2 and P-SATA3: front panel eSATA connectors
USB I/O Usage
  • 3 x USB2.0 type A receptacles, front panel I/O
  • Overcurrent protection (electronic power switches 0.5A)
On-Board Storage
  • 2.5-Inch SATA on-board drive option
  • Solid State Drive (SSD) or Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
  • SSD Single Level Cell (SLC) recommended for optimum reliability
  • SSD Multi Level Cell (MLC) recommended economic solution
  • HDD recommended for maximum storage capacity
  • SATA host connector power 3.3V/1.5 A & 5V/1.5A maximum continuous current
Environmental

Regulatory

  • Operating temperature: -40°C ... +85°C (depends on SATA drive in use)
  • Storage temperature: -40°C ... +85°C, max. gradient 5°C/min
  • Humidity 5% ... 95% RH non condensing
  • Altitude -300m ... +3000m
  • Shock 15g 0.33ms, 6g 6ms
  • Vibration 1g 5-2000Hz
  • RoHS compliant
  • Coating, sealing, underfilling on request
  • Long term availability
  • Designed and manufactured in Germany
  • Certified quality management system according to ISO9000
  • Custom specific development on request
  • EN55022, EN55024, EN60950-1 (UL60950-1/IEC60950-1)
Ordering Information
Please refer to List 20 for popular C44-SATA SKUs
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