SATA Receptacle, 22-Position SMT — Board-Mount Storage Interconnect
The TE Connectivity 1735284-5 is a 22-position SATA receptacle designed for surface-mount soldering directly to a PCB. As a receptacle (female) connector, it mates with the standard SATA plug found on drive cables or backplane headers, carrying both signal and power lines in a single compact interface. The 22-position count matches the full SATA specification — 7 signal contacts plus 15 power contacts — making this a one-connector solution for internal storage links. For a SATA connector that may see drive swaps during system assembly or field service, this gold thickness reduces contact fretting and maintains a stable interface resistance over the life of the product. In a surface-mount connector, the solder joints alone carry the electrical connection; the board lock takes the mechanical load, preventing pad lift or cracked solder fillets when the cable is routed or flexed.
Mounting and Termination — SMT Reflow Considerations
This connector is terminated by solder and designed for surface-mount attachment. Tray packaging keeps the connectors aligned for pick-and-place handling.