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Wednesday, March 11, 2020

What kind of connectors can be used to connect a PC power supply to a hard drive?

What kind of connectors can be used to connect a PC power supply to a hard drive?

  • Molex
  • P9
  • AT
  • Mini-molex 

What kind of connectors can be used to connect a PC power supply to a hard drive?

EXPLANATION

A molex connector has cylindrical spring-metal pins that fit into cylindrical spring-metal sockets. The pins and sockets are held in a rectangular matrix in a nylon shell. The connector typically has two to 24 contacts and is polarized or keyed to ensure correct orientation. Pins and sockets can be arranged in any combination in a single housing, and each housing can be either male or female.
There are three typical pin sizes: 1.57 mm (0.062 in), 2.13 mm (0.084 in), and 2.36 mm (0.093 in). The 1.57 mm pin can carry 5 A of current, while the 2.36 mm can carry 8.5 A. Because the pins have a large contact surface area and fit tightly, these connectors are typically used for power.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molex_connector

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