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Battery powered disk drive system having a smart connector for a portable computer

  • US 5,132,871 A
  • Filed: 09/11/1989
  • Issued: 07/21/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/11/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A battery powered disk drive system for a portable computer, said disk drive system comprising:

  • a disk drive unit powered by at least one battery for transferring data between a disk and said portable computer;

    a cable connectable to said disk drive unit; and

    a smart connector connected to said cable and removably connectable to said portable computer, said smart connector having an external molding and a disk controller integrated circuit, said disk controller integrated circuit being enclosed by said exterior molding and having means for converting high frequency signals compatible with said portable computer to and from lower frequency signals which are transmitted to and received from said disk drive unit.

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