Serial ATA (SATA) 15-Pin Power Connector
Standard 15-pin power interface for SATA drives delivering +3.3V, +5V, +12V DC power lines with staggered pre-charge contacts for hot-plugging.
Aliase:SATA Power, SATA 15-Pin, SATA Power Cable
SATA 15-Pin Power Receptacle (Front View)
15 Pins
Pinout Table15
| Pin | Signal / Name | Type | Alternative Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +3.3V | Power | +3.3V DC Power (Optional / DevSleep / Power Disable) |
| 2 | +3.3V | Power | +3.3V DC Power |
| 3 | +3.3V_PC | Power | +3.3V DC Pre-charge / Power Disable (PWDIS Pin 3) |
| 4 | GND | Ground | Ground Return Path 1 |
| 5 | GND | Ground | Ground Return Path 2 |
| 6 | GND | Ground | Ground Return Path 3 |
| 7 | +5V_PC | Power | +5V DC Pre-charge (Hot-Plug mating sequence) |
| 8 | +5V | Power | +5V DC Power (Main Logic Supply) |
| 9 | +5V | Power | +5V DC Power (Main Logic Supply) |
| 10 | GND | Ground | Ground Return Path 4 |
| 11 | DAS/DSS | Digital | Device Activity Signal / Staggered Spin-up (Active Low LED) |
| 12 | GND | Ground | Ground Return Path 5 |
| 13 | +12V_PC | Power | +12V DC Pre-charge (Motor Inrush Limiting) |
| 14 | +12V | Power | +12V DC Power (Spindle Motor & Actuator) |
| 15 | +12V | Power | +12V DC Power (Spindle Motor & Actuator) |