SFF IP Disclosures
When implementing a SFF TA TWG specification it is important to note the possibility that it may require the use of an invention covered by patent rights. By SNIA distribution of SFF TA TWG specifications, no position is taken with respect to the validity of a claim or claims or of any patent rights in connection therewith. All SFF TA TWG published specifications are considered SNIA Architecture and are covered by the SNIA IP Policy and as a result goes through a request for disclosure process.
Any questions should be submitted by e-mail to tcadmin@snia.org.
See the letter from the SNIA Secretary for additional details on this request for disclosure, including how to make a disclosure.
Active Request for Disclosures
| Date | ID | Title | Completes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFF-TA-1002 | Protocol Agnostic Multi-Lane High Speed Connector | ||
| SFF-TA-1042 | Enterprise and Datacenter 2U Form Factor (E2) | ||
| SFF-TA-1037 | Connectors For Pluggable Multi-Purpose Module |
Completed Request for Disclosures
| ID | Title | Disclosure Request Info |
|---|---|---|
| SFF-TA-1017 | Vertical SFF-TA-1002 Connector SI Test Board Specification | |
| SFF-TA-1001 | Universal x4 Link Definition for SFF-8639 | |
| SFF-TA-1005 | Universal Backplane Management (UBM) | |
| SFF-8690 | Tunable SFP+ Memory Map for ITU Frequencies | |
| SFF-TA-1023 | Thermal Characterization Specification for EDSFF Devices | |
| SFF-TA-1019 | Straddle Mount SFF-TA-1002 Connector SI Test Board Specification | |
| SFF-TA-1026 | Storage System High Speed Cable Interconnect | Molex |
| SFF-TA-1031 | SFP2 Cage, Connector, & Module Specification | |
| SFF-8432 | SFP+ Module and Cage | TE |
| SFF-8402 | SFP+ 1X Pluggable Transceiver Solutions | |
| SFF-8071 | SFP+ 1X 0.8mm Card Edge Connector | |
| SFF-8024 | SFF Module Management Reference Code Tables | |
| SFF-8631 | Serial Attachment X8/X16Unshielded Device Connector | |
| SFF-8630 | Serial Attachment 4X Unshielded Connector | |
| SFF-8486 | Serial Attachment 4X Unshielded Connector | |
| SFF-8482 | Serial Attachment 2X Unshielded Connector | |
| SFF-8448 | SAS Sideband Signal Assignments | |
| SFF-TA-1018 | Right Angle SFF-TA-1002 Connector SI Test Board Specification | |
| SFF-TA-1027 | QSFP2 Connector, Cage, & Module Mechanical Specification | TE Connectivity, Molex |
| SFF-8683 | QSFP+ Cage |