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Barracuda Serial ATA V Product Manual, Rev. B 11
2.9.1.1 Typical current profile
Figure 2. Typical 5V startup and operation current profile
Figure 3. Typical 12V startup and operation current profile
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0.2
0.4
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Amps
Seconds
+5 Volt Current during spindle start — Typical Amperes
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18
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2.125
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Seconds
2.55
18
+12 Volt Current during spindle start — Typical Amperes