SATA is able to use the same low level commands as ATA, but SATA host-adapters and devices communicate via a high-speed serial cable over two pairs of conductors. In contrast, the parallel ATA used 16 data conductors each operating at a much lower speed.
The SAS Connector is much smaller than traditional parallel SCSI connectors, allowing for the small 2.5-inch (64 mm) drives. SAS currently supports point data transfer speeds up to 6 Gbit/s, but is expected to reach 12 Gbit/s.
USB Connector A Female 4 Ways R/A SMD Type
USB Connector A Female R/A Triple Stacks
USB Connector B Female Straight Type
USB Connector B Female R/A Type
ZIF is an acronym for zero insertion force, a concept used in the design of IC sockets, invented to avoid problems caused by applying force upon insertion and extraction.