CFast 2 HS
AP-CFAxxxxACAD-XXT
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© 2014 Apacer Technology Inc. Rev. 1.7
PC6
Reserved
PC7 PGND Device GND Device GND
PC8 LED1 LED Output Power indicator
PC9 LED2 LED Output Access indicator
PC10 Reserved
PC11 Write Protect**
PC12 IFDet GND Card output, connect to PGND on card
PC13 PWR 3.3V Device power (3.3V)
PC14
PWR
3.3V Device power (3.3V)
PC15 PGND Device GND Device GND
PC16 PGND Device GND Device GND
PC17 CDO Output Card Detect Out
*
Optional
**Enabled by adjusting the pin “PC11” from high to low active
Notes about Write Protect:
Apacer implements the Virtual Write scheme that allows write commands to go through the flash controller and data is temporarily
stored, but no data has been actually written into the flash. Once the host resets or restarts the system, all the temporarily stored
data will disappear and nowhere to be found in the drive. Since the Virtual Write scheme runs at device level, it requires no software
or driver installation and is independent from the host OS.
Figure 3-2 SATA Cable / Connector Connection Diagram
The connector on the left represents the Host with TX/RX differential pairs connected to a cable while the
connector on the right shows the Device with TX/RX differential pairs also connected to the cable. Notice
also the ground path connecting the shielding of the cable to the Cable Receptacle.
