Does a 40-pin IDE cable supply power?

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  1. JBenal

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    #1 JBenal, Aug 5, 2014
    If so, how much? I'm trying to connect a mSATA SSD to an IDE controller using an adapter, but it has no power connection, so I'm wondering if the IDE cable supplies any power.
     
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    #3 Flipp3r, Aug 5, 2014
    It's data only...
     
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    #4 Myrrh, Aug 5, 2014
    The tiny IDE connectors as used on the laptop 2.5 inch drives do in fact provide power. How much, that's above my pay grade.
     
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    #5 JBenal, Aug 5, 2014 (OP)
    Thanks for the replies. I think I'll abandon this project and save the SSD for something else.
     
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