Assembly structure based on SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) to USB TYPE A test board

By designing the assembly structure of the SATA to USB TYPE A test board, the SATA interface is converted to a USB TYPE A interface, solving the problems of space and cost for USB interface storage products in temperature-controlled environment testing, and realizing an efficient testing solution.

CN223513657UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04SHENZHEN CITY TECHWIN SEMICONDUCTOR COMPANY LIMITED
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422694686.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-05
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-05

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Technical Problem

Existing USB interface storage products require a dedicated test platform for temperature-controlled environment testing, which takes up space and increases costs, making it impossible to conduct temperature-controlled environment testing efficiently.

Method used

Design an assembly structure based on a SATA to USB TYPE A test board, including a TYPE A female connector, a PCB circuit board, a SATA male connector, and high-temperature resistant nylon cable ties, to realize the conversion of SATA interface to USB TYPE A interface, and conduct testing through DC5V power supply.

Benefits of technology

It enables temperature-controlled environmental testing of USB interface storage products without increasing costs, reducing space requirements and optimizing user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an assembly structure based on an SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) to USB (Universal Serial Bus) TYPE A test board, which relates to the technical field of solid state disk test equipment and comprises a product to be tested, the SATA to USB TYPE A test board and an SATA interface power supply, the SATA to USB TYPE A test board is connected between a product to be tested and the SATA interface power supply; the SATA to USB TYPE A test board comprises a TYPE A female seat connector, a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) and an SATA male head connector; one end of the TYPE A female seat connector is welded with the top surface of the PCB in a surface mounting manner, and the other end of the TYPE A female seat connector is connected with a to-be-tested product in a plugging manner; one end of the SATA male head connector is welded with the bottom surface of the PCB in a surface mounting manner, and the other end of the SATA male head connector is connected with the SATA interface power panel in a plugging manner; and the SATA male head connector and the TYPE A female seat connector are both close to the middle position of the PCB. The utility model has the beneficial effects that the SATA interface can be converted into the USB TYPE A interface, so that the occupied space and the cost are reduced, and the user experience is optimized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of solid-state drive testing equipment technology, and more specifically, to an assembly structure based on a SATA to USB TYPE A test board. Background Technology

[0002] RDT (Reliability Demonstration Testing) is a reliability and durability test for solid-state drives (SSDs). The principle of RDT testing is as follows: First, the SSD is pre-opened and programmed with the RDT self-running program. Then, the SSD is placed in a temperature-controlled environment and powered on. The RDT self-running program erases, writes, saves, and reads each memory block of the flash memory chips, generating data. Finally, a second opening of the card is performed to identify and isolate bad blocks.

[0003] RDT testing is a crucial test item for solid-state drives (SSDs), and its testing platform and equipment are indispensable for storage manufacturers. USB interface storage products were originally tested using low-level formatting at room temperature, a principle similar to RDT testing, but the testing environment was room temperature. The most effective testing environment is high temperature, which can accelerate aging, identify weaker storage blocks early, and more efficiently eliminate risks. However, testing USB interface storage products in a temperature-controlled environment requires setting up a dedicated USB interface testing platform and equipment, which occupies space and increases costs.

[0004] To address this, the present invention proposes an assembly structure based on a SATA to USB TYPE A test board, which can convert the SATA interface to a USB TYPE A interface and solve the need for temperature-controlled environment testing of USB interface storage products, thereby reducing space and cost while optimizing user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an assembly structure based on a SATA to USB TYPE A test board, which can convert the SATA interface to a USB TYPE A interface and solve the need for temperature-controlled environment testing of USB interface storage products, thereby reducing space and cost while optimizing user experience.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: an assembly structure based on a SATA to USB TYPE A test board, wherein the improvement is that the assembly structure based on the SATA to USB TYPE A test board includes a product under test, a SATA to USB TYPE A test board, and a SATA interface power supply; the SATA to USB TYPE A test board is connected between the product under test and the SATA interface power supply.

[0007] The SATA to USB TYPE A test board includes a TYPE A female connector, a PCB circuit board, and a SATA male connector. One end of the TYPE A female connector is surface-mounted and soldered to the top surface of the PCB circuit board, and the other end is plugged into the product under test. One end of the SATA male connector is surface-mounted and soldered to the bottom surface of the PCB circuit board, and the other end is plugged into the SATA interface power board. Both the SATA male connector and the TYPE A female connector are located near the center of the PCB circuit board.

[0008] In the above structure, the PCB circuit board is provided with hollowed-out slots, which surround the four corners of the TYPE A female connector.

[0009] In the above structure, the two sides of the PCB test board are U-shaped concave, and the four corners of the PCB circuit board are chamfered.

[0010] In the above structure, a decoupling filter capacitor is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the PCB circuit board, and the decoupling filter capacitor is close to the TYPE A female connector.

[0011] In the above structure, the assembly structure based on the SATA to USB TYPE A test board also includes high-temperature resistant nylon cable ties, which pass through the hollowed-out slots and are fitted onto the top surface of the PCB test board and the bottom surface of the SATA interface power board.

[0012] In the above structure, the PCB circuit board is electrically connected to the TYPE A female connector and the SATA male connector.

[0013] In the above structure, the power supply voltage of the SATA interface is DC5V.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This solution connects the product under test and the SATA interface power supply through a SATA to USB TYPE A test board, which can convert the SATA interface to a USB TYPE A interface and meet the requirements of temperature-controlled environment testing for USB interface storage products. Traditional USB interface storage products require the construction of a USB interface test platform and equipment for temperature-controlled environment testing, which occupies space and increases costs. Therefore, this solution reduces space and cost while optimizing the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an assembly structure based on a SATA to USB TYPE A test board according to this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the SATA to USB Type A test board assembly structure according to the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the SATA to USB Type A test board assembly structure according to the present invention. Figure 2 . Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0019] The following will clearly and completely describe the concept, specific structure, and technical effects of this utility model in conjunction with embodiments and accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, features, and effects of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this utility model. Furthermore, all connections / linkages involved in the patent do not simply refer to direct contact between components, but rather to the ability to form a better connection structure by adding or reducing connecting accessories according to specific implementation conditions. The various technical features in this utility model can be combined interactively without contradicting each other.

[0020] Reference Figures 1-3 As shown, this utility model discloses an assembly structure based on a SATA to USB TYPE A test board. The assembly structure based on the SATA to USB TYPE A test board includes a product under test 2, a SATA to USB TYPE A test board 1, and a SATA interface power supply 3. The SATA to USB TYPE A test board 1 is connected between the product under test 2 and the SATA interface power supply 3.

[0021] The SATA to USB TYPE A test board 1 includes a TYPE A female connector 6, a PCB circuit board 5, and a SATA male connector 7. One end of the TYPE A female connector 6 is surface-mounted and soldered to the top surface of the PCB circuit board 5, and the other end is plugged into the product under test 2. One end of the SATA male connector 7 is surface-mounted and soldered to the bottom surface of the PCB circuit board 5, and the other end is plugged into the SATA interface power supply 3 board. Both the SATA male connector 7 and the TYPE A female connector 6 are located near the center of the PCB circuit board 5. The PCB circuit board 5 is electrically connected to the TYPE A female connector 6 and the SATA male connector 7. The power supply voltage of the SATA interface power supply 3 is DC 5V.

[0022] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the product under test 2 is a solid-state drive (SSD), which is a storage device adapted to a USB interface and transmits data via a USB interface. The SATA to USB TYPE A test board 1 is responsible for converting SATA signals to USB signals. Specifically, the SATA to USB TYPE A test board 1 includes a TYPE A female connector 6, a PCB circuit board 5, and a SATA male connector 7. The TYPE A female connector 6 is used to connect to the USB interface of the product under test 2, allowing data and power transmission. The PCB circuit board 5 carries the TYPE A female connector 6 and the SATA male connector 7, is used for signal conversion between the two, and is responsible for processing the SATA signals sent from the product under test 2 and converting them into signals suitable for USB transmission format. The SATA male connector 7 is used to connect to the SATA interface power supply 3 to provide power for the testing of the product under test 2, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the testing of the product under test 2. In implementing this utility model, the operator connects the TYPE A female connector of the SATA to USB TYPE A test board 1 to the product under test 2 by plugging and unplugging it, and connects the SATA male connector 7 to the SATA interface power supply 3. At this time, the SATA interface power supply 3 provides a DC 5V power supply voltage to the entire assembly structure for RDT testing. During the test, the RDT test only requires the power supply to be turned on, without the need to connect signal circuits. It also meets the requirements of temperature-controlled environment testing for USB interface storage products. Traditional USB interface storage products require the construction of a USB interface test platform and equipment for temperature-controlled environment testing, which occupies space and increases costs. Therefore, this solution reduces space and cost while optimizing the user experience.

[0023] It should also be noted that, in this embodiment, the TYPE A female connector 6 and the SATA male connector 7 are mounted vertically to the surface of the PCB circuit board 5. This vertical mounting method can make the product under test 2 more stable and subjected to force during vertical insertion and removal. In addition, the TYPE A female connector 6 and the SATA male connector 7 are both close to the middle of the PCB circuit board 5, so that the force on the PCB circuit board 5 is axially distributed from top to bottom, reducing the risk of damage to the test board 1 due to force bias.

[0024] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the PCB circuit board 5 is provided with a hollowed-out slot 9, which surrounds the four corners of the TYPE A female connector 6; the assembly structure based on the SATA to USB TYPE A test board 1 also includes a high-temperature resistant nylon cable tie 4, which passes through the hollowed-out slot 9 and is fitted onto the top surface of the PCB test board 1 and the bottom surface of the SATA interface power supply board 3.

[0025] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the hollowed-out slot 9 and the high-temperature resistant nylon cable tie 4 are designed to reinforce the connection between the SATA interface power supply 3 and the SATA to TYPE A test board 1. In the specific implementation of this utility model, the SATA to TYPE A test board 1 is plugged and unplugged into the SATA interface power supply 3, and then the high-temperature resistant nylon cable tie 4 is passed through the hollowed-out slot 9 on the SATA to TYPE A test board 1 and tied and fixed to the SATA interface power supply 3 to form an integral unit. When the product is plugged and unplugged for testing, the SATA to TYPE A test board 1 will not loosen. When the test is over, the cable tie 4 can be cut to remove the SATA to TYPE A test board 1.

[0026] It should also be noted that, in this embodiment, the hollowed-out slot 9 can also be used for air circulation to optimize the uniformity of ambient temperature.

[0027] Reference Figure 3 As shown, the two sides of the PCB test board 1 are U-shaped concave, and the four corners of the PCB circuit board 5 are chamfered.

[0028] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the two sides of the PCB circuit board 5 are designed as U-shaped concave and chamfered to facilitate installation and plugging operations, prevent hand scratches, and improve grip strength.

[0029] Reference Figure 3 As shown, a decoupling filter capacitor 8 is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the PCB circuit board 5, and the decoupling filter capacitor 8 is close to the TYPE A female connector 6.

[0030] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the decoupling filter capacitor 8 is designed to improve power quality and reduce power noise interference.

[0031] The above is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present utility model. However, the present utility model is not limited to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present utility model. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. An assembly structure based on a SATA to USB Type A test board, characterized in that, The assembly structure based on the SATA to USB TYPE A test board includes a product under test, a SATA to USB TYPE A test board, and a SATA interface power supply; the SATA to USB TYPE A test board is connected between the product under test and the SATA interface power supply. The SATA to USB TYPE A test board includes a TYPE A female connector, a PCB circuit board, and a SATA male connector. One end of the TYPE A female connector is surface-mounted and soldered to the top surface of the PCB circuit board, and the other end is plugged into the product under test. One end of the SATA male connector is surface-mounted and soldered to the bottom surface of the PCB circuit board, and the other end is plugged into the SATA interface power board. Both the SATA male connector and the TYPE A female connector are located near the center of the PCB circuit board.

2. The assembly structure of a SATA to USB Type A test board according to claim 1, characterized in that, The PCB circuit board is provided with hollowed-out slots, which surround the four corners of the TYPE A female connector.

3. The assembly structure based on a SATA to USB Type A test board according to claim 1, characterized in that, The PCB test board has U-shaped concave sides and chamfered corners at the four corners.

4. The assembly structure based on a SATA to USB Type A test board according to claim 1, characterized in that, A decoupling filter capacitor is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the PCB circuit board, and the decoupling filter capacitor is close to the TYPE A female connector.

5. The assembly structure based on a SATA to USB Type A test board according to claim 4, characterized in that, The assembly structure based on the SATA to USB TYPE A test board also includes high-temperature resistant nylon cable ties, which pass through the hollowed-out slots and are fitted onto the top surface of the PCB test board and the bottom surface of the SATA interface power board.

6. The assembly structure of a SATA to USB Type A test board according to claim 1, characterized in that, The PCB circuit board is electrically connected to the TYPE A female connector and the SATA male connector.

7. The assembly structure based on a SATA to USB Type A test board according to claim 6, characterized in that, The SATA interface power supply is powered by DC 5V.