Targa Series 3 SATA Use and care manual

Targa Systems Division
Series 3 SATA
Technical Reference
and
Installation Guide
Targa Document 32003375
Revision Rev 3
Date October 2008
Targa Systems Division
L-3 Communications Canada Inc.
2081 Merivale Road
Ottawa Ont
Canada K2G 1G9
Tel: [phone]
Fax [phone]

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Revision History Table
Rev 1 Initial Release November 2007
Rev 2 MTBF Data added – Section 2.6 April 2008
Rev 3 Minor edits & corrections October 2008

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Scope.................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 DTU Overview .................................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Model Numbers ................................................................................................................. 1
2.0 Specifications .................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 SATA Interface ................................................................................................................. 2
2.2 Physical Characteristics .................................................................................................... 2
2.3 Unit Connector .................................................................................................................. 2
2.4 Environmental Conditions................................................................................................. 4
2.5 PC Card (FLASH ATA).................................................................................................... 4
2.6 Reliability Performance .................................................................................................... 4
2.7 Maintainability / Logistics Support .................................................................................. 4
3.0 SATA Operations ............................................................................................................. 5
3.1 General Operation Considerations ................................................................................... 5
3.1.1 Targa SATA Holder – General Operation Overview........................................................ 5
3.2 PC Card Handling ............................................................................................................. 6
4.0 Warranty & Repair ........................................................................................................... 7
Table 1 Model Numbers ................................................................................................................ 1
Table 2 Unit Connector ................................................................................................................. 2
Figure 1 DTU - Internal Mount Outline Dimensions ..................................................................... 3

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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Scope
This manual describes the installation and operational features of the Targa Series 3 Serial
ATA (SATA) Holder System (HS).
1.2 Overview
The Series 3 HS (Holder System) is a compact, self contained system, designed to store and
retrieve data from industry standard PC Card ATA (previously PCMCIA/ATA) FLASH
memory cards, via industry standard SATA 1 interface.
The internal mount Holder System is designed to fit into a 3.5" floppy bay and operate from a
5Vdc power supply.
The PC Card access door is opened by simply depressing the right side door latch slightly
towards the centre, requiring thumb or finger pressure only. This action releases the door lock
mechanism and as the door is opened, an optical sensor is tripped and the interface performs a
power shutdown of the PC Card to support “hot swap” operations.
Once the door is open the PC Card is inserted through the front panel card slot and gently
pushed into place. Conversely the PC Card is removed by depressing the card eject button
immediately beside the card slot.
Industry standard "FLASH / ATA " PC Cards provide a reliable, removable means for
transporting data between the mission platform based DTU and any ground based computer
system equipped with a PCMCIA socket and socket services software.
1.3 Model Numbers
Models Description
HS30-60-2 Series 3 SATA Internal Mount Holder
SSD-PcccI-3500 PCMCIA/ATA Card CCC = Card Capacity

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2.0 Specification
2.1 SATA Interface
SATA Interface SATA 1.5Gbit/sec (SATA 1)
Performance
BusSpeed 1.5GHz
Read Speed * 9 GByte/sec - sequential
Write Speed * 4.5 GByte/sec - sequential
*Note: performance is "PC Card" type dependant
Cable Length, max 18”
2.2 Physical Characteristics
Input Power - 5 Vdc 5Vdc ± 5%, 1.5 watts max
Ripple 100mv pk-pk
Current 300 ma (max)
Case Size 1.0 "h x 5.4"d x 4.0"w
Face plate & door 1.1” h x 0.1”d x 4.25”w
Mounting 6-32 screws as per Figure 1
Weight 375 g (max)
Cooling Passive, free air convection
2.3 Unit Connector
Connector Unit connector D-Sub 15 contact Plug (male)
Mating connector D-Sub 15 contact Socket (female)
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
Reserved
Gnd
Gnd
Gnd
+5V dc
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
A+ (Tx+)
B- (Rx-)
Gnd
+5Vdc
A- (Tx-)
B+ (Rx+)
Reserved
Note: Mating connector MUST have
the wires as short as possible and of
equal length to ensure optimum signal
quality.

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Internal Mount Unit
Figure 1

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2.4 Environmental Conditions
Temperature -40°C to +85°C
Storage -55°C to +95°C
Altitude 50,000 ft
Humidity 10-100% Condensing
Shock, Operating 40g, 11 ms, ½ sine
Vibration PSD 0.04g2/hz,5-2000 Hz
2.5 PC Card (FLASH ATA)
PCMCIA/ATA Type II True IDE Mode Compatibility required
ATA Modes PIO modes 1- 4 and DMA Modes 0-2
UDMA modes are not supported at this time
Capacity all PC Card ATA capacities are supported
Card Size 0.18"h x 3.37"l x 2.12"w 5mm x 85.6mm x 54mm
Weight 40 g nominal
Card Retention The memory card is secured in place via a specially selected
PCMCIA guide socket and the DTU front door.
The PCMCIA/ATA cards provide enhanced data reliability via the following mechanisms:
· All erase/write operations are performed in a closed loop operation to verify data has
been erased and programmed correctly with the proper voltage margins.
· Data is checked with a powerful Error Correction Code (ECC) that offers a high degree
of data protection.
· Built in defect management with automatically sector reassignment based on detected
memory errors.
2.6 Reliability Performance
Environment MTBF (hrs)
GB 35°C 1,038,240
GM 45°C 207,648
AIC 35°C 311,472
AUC 55°C 83,059
AIF 45°C 186,883
AUF 45°C 83,059
ARW 35°C 103,824
Computed per
Mil-Hdbk 217F parts count
and RAC Reliability toolkit
environmental conversion
factors
2.7 Maintainability/Logistics Support
In reviewing the Holder and Memory Card unit costs versus the costs in establishing a depot
repair facility, Targa recommends the following:
a. Holder be specified as an LRU with return to Targa Systems for repair.
b. PCMCIA/ATA card be specified as an LRU item and be declared as a disposable
item when faulty.
Maintenance Activities None
Test Equipment a. Industry Standard PC with SATA Interface
b. SATA Test cable and a 5Vdc power source
BIT Features None
Keying a. rear connector “D” shell ensures proper connector orientation.
b. PCMCIA/ATA cards are keyed to ensure proper orientation on insertion.

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3.0 SATA Operations
The DTU performance and interaction with the "Host" computer is dependent on the Operating
System (OS) selected and the degree to which the OS supports "removable" media.
3.1 General Operations Considerations
Please review the following conditions in order to determine the target systems level of support
and to ensure the response is appropriate for the application.
Media format The target systems (ie Mission System and Ground Support) MUST
support the same PC Card "file" format. Normally this is the "DOS" file
format
Removable Media Does the target system (OS) support the concepts of "removable" media.
Media not present If the PC Card is not present at power-up, how does the target system
respond at both power up and when the PC card eventually is inserted.
Media Removal Before opening the door to remove the PC Card does the target
(Door Open) system allow the user to indicate the media is about to be removed to
avoid disk file format corruption and or lost file data.
Media change If a PC Card is replaced, does the target OS detect the
(Door open/close) "media" change and respond accordingly.
3.1.1 Targa SATA Holder - General Operation Overview
Media Format Targa's DTU is a block oriented I/O device and has no explicit
knowledge or support of any file structure. It reads or writes at a
specified block or sector number
Media Not Present If the door is closed, but the PC Card is not present the Targa's SATA
interface uses ‘out of bounds’ (OOB) signalling to indicate the SATA
link has been disconnected.
Door Open When the door is opened, power is removed from the PC Card and the SATA
interface uses ‘out of bounds’ (OOB) signalling to indicate the SATA
link has been disconnected.
Door Close When the door is closed and a PC Card is installed the SATA interface is
re-enabled and power applied to the PC Card. At this time the host
system should detect a change in state of the SATA OOB signalling and
re-initialize the SATA link – Note: only if this feature is supported by
the host system SATA controller and OS BIOS.
If not supported the PC Card must be installed and the access door
closed when the host system is started.
Card Removal Note: If write caching is enabled on the host system, you must wait
approximately 30-60 seconds after any write to the PC Card before it is
removed, to permit the cached write data to be sent to the PC Card.

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3.2 PC Card Handling
Targa's SATA Holder does not provide any locking mechanism to prevent card removal
during operation. Targa's SATA Holder is equipped with a door sensor to perform a card
shutdown and SATA link OOB signalling to support “Hot Swap” operations .
To install the card, slide the card into the slot until it is fully engaged in the socket and the
eject button "pops" out. To remove the card, gently push the eject button to release the
card from the socket.
- CAUTION -
Any resistance to card insertion is an indication it has been inserted upside down.
Excessive insertion force may result in the PC Card key tab being damaged and the card
may become trapped in the unit. Should this occur do not apply excessive force to the card
ejector or damage will occur to the card ejector.

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4.0 Warranty & Repair
Targa products are designed, manufactured and tested to the highest industrial standards,
however repair may become necessary sometime during the life of the unit. If you believe your
Targa product requires repair, please follow these guidelines to ensure prompt, accurate
service:
1.Carefully note the symptoms of the problem you are experiencing, along with the model
and serial number of the product.
2.Call Targa Customer Service Support at [phone]. A technician will discuss the
problem with you.
If factory service is necessary, Targa will issue a Return Authorization (R.A.)
number and give you instructions for customer prepaid shipment of the goods for
repair.
Products returned without an R.A. number, or returned C.O.D. will not be accepted
by Targa.
3.If the product is covered under Targa's Limited Warranty, there will be no charge for
parts or labour.
4.If the product is not covered under Targa's Limited Warranty, there will be a minimum
charge for each item returned and a purchase order must accompany any returned
goods.
TARGA SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY
TargaSystems' products are warranted for one year from the date of shipment. Targa
will repair or replace, for the original purchaser only, any defects in material or
workmanship in the system components.
No other representations or warranties, expressed or implied have been made by Targa
Systems. Targa does not warrant that the system components are merchantable or fit
for any particular purpose.
Targa Systems is not liable for any loss of profit or for any special, incidental or
consequential damages resulting from the failures of its products. The sole liability of
Targa Systems is to repair defects in Targa products.
This warranty is rendered void if the unit has been changed or modified other than by
written instruction from Targa Systems.

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