Zeus SSD Functional Blocks

Functional Description

 

 

2FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

2.1ZEUS SSD FUNCTIONAL BLOCKS

SimpleTech™ Zeus series solid state drives comprise the following primary functional component blocks:

•ATA (IDE) Bus Interface

•SSD Control

•Flash Memory

2.1.1ATA (IDE) Bus Interface Block

This section provides information on the ATA (IDE) Bus interface connectors used with 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch Zeus SSD.

SimpleTech Zeus SSDs have a plastic key to block pin 20 on the ATA bus (IDE) interface connector. Blocking pin 20 prevents possible damage to the SSD by making it impossible to connect to the drive improperly.

2.1.1.144-pin ATA Bus Connector

The 2.5-inch Zeus-series SSDs are equipped with a 44-pin ATA bus connector (Figure 3), located on the rear of the drive. DC power and IDE bus traffic is supplied through a non-shielded 44-conductor I/O cable.

ATA standards require 80-conductor cables to be used for Ultra DMA modes 3 through 5. The length of the cable shall not exceed 18 inches.

Figure 3. 44-pin ATA (IDE) Bus Connector

Zeus Ultra DMA Solid State Drives

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