Patent ID: 6884085
Filing Date: 2005-04-26
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A raised Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) Printed Circuit Board (PCB) connector mounted to a printed circuit board, the raised SATA PCB connector configured for connection with a SATA cable connector in a direction parallel to the PCB and mounted onto a first side of a PCB in opposing relation with another raised SATA PCB connector similarly mounted onto a second side of the PCB and also configured for connection with a SATA cable connector, the raised SATA PCB connector comprising: a blade connector for supporting an electrical contact arrangement compatible with a SATA standard; and a raised mounting portion mounted to a first side of a PCB, the raised mounting portion extending directly from the PCB; wherein the blade connector is integrally formed with the raised mounting portion and projects from the raised mounting portion, the blade connector projecting from the raised mounting portion at a sufficient height from the PCB to allow the blade connector to suitably connect with a SATA cable connector and to allow another SATA cable connector to be suitably connected to another connector mounted in opposing relation to the second side of the PCB.