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M.2 B-Key (SATA/USB)

M.2 B-Key slot has the key notch at pins 12-13 providing SATA, USB 3.0, and PCIe x2 interfaces. Used for SATA SSDs, cellular modems (with SIM), and USB-based storage in compact form factors.

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// Specifications
Standard
M.2 specification B-key
Key Position
B-key notch at pins 12-13
Interfaces
SATA PCIe x2 USB 3.0 USB 2.0
Form Factor
2242 2260 2280
Use Case
SATA M.2 SSDs, cellular modems, USB storage
SIM
Some slots include SIM card socket
// Pin Reference Table
PinNameFunctionType
1 GND Ground GND
2 3.3V 3.3V power PWR
5 TX+ SATA TX positive BUS
6 TX- SATA TX negative BUS
7 RX+ SATA RX positive BUS
8 RX- SATA RX negative BUS
41 USB3 TX+ USB 3.0 TX positive BUS
42 USB3 TX- USB 3.0 TX negative BUS

M.2 B-Key slot has the key notch at pins 12-13 providing SATA, USB 3.0, and PCIe x2 interfaces. Used for SATA SSDs, cellular modems (with SIM), and USB-based storage in compact form factors.