Mini PCIe Male to PCIe 3.0 x16 Female Up R/A Extension Cable

The Mini PCIe Male to PCIe 3.0 x16 Female Up Right-Angle Extension Cable is a highly specialized interface solution designed for complex system integration where unique cable routing is required. This adapter creates a critical bridge from a host's Mini PCIe slot to a full-size PCIe 3.0 x16 add-in card slot. The defining feature is the up right-angle Mini PCIe connector, which orients the cable upward from the host board. This is an essential design for scenarios where the Mini PCIe slot is located near the edge of a board or where downward routing is blocked by other components. The target connector is a full-length x16 slot, providing physical compatibility with a vast range of cards, from GPUs and capture cards to network controllers. It is important to note that the electrical interface is a single PCIe 3.0 lane (x1), matching the native capability of the Mini PCIe source. This cable is an invaluable tool for system integrators, developers, and enthusiasts working on custom PCs, embedded systems, and test benches that demand both mechanical flexibility and high-speed connectivity.

Features

• Advanced Form Factor Conversion: Adapts a Mini PCIe male host interface to a full-size PCIe 3.0 x16 female slot, enabling the use of standard expansion cards in compact systems.
• Up Right-Angle Host Connector: The up right-angle Mini PCIe connector is engineered for routing the cable upward, clearing obstacles on the motherboard and facilitating unique installation paths.
• Single-Lane Electrical Interface: The x16 slot is electrically wired for a single PCIe 3.0 lane (x1), ensuring full compatibility with the Mini PCIe source while offering broad physical card compatibility.
• PCIe 3.0 Performance: Supports data transfer rates up to 8 GT/s per lane, providing reliable high-speed performance for a wide array of peripherals.
• Superior Signal Integrity: Manufactured with precision-controlled impedance cabling and multi-layer shielding to minimize signal degradation and electromagnetic interference, ensuring data transmission stability.
• Secure and Durable Construction: The robust x16 slot provides strong support for heavier cards, and the high-quality cable is built to withstand the demands of both permanent and experimental setups.

Specifications

• Host Connector: Mini PCIe (PCI Express Mini Card) 52-Pin, Male, Up Right-Angle
• Target Connector: PCIe 3.0 x16 Female Slot (Mechanical x16, Electrical x1)
• Supported Standard: PCI Express 3.0
• Data Rate: Up to 8 GT/s per lane
• Total Bandwidth: Approx. 8 Gbps (1 GB/s) bidirectional for a single-lane (x1) configuration
• Cable Length: Standard 20cm and 30cm options
• Impedance: 85? ±10% differential
• Shielding: Comprehensive foil and braided shield for effective EMI/RFI suppression
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C
• Compatibility: Backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 and 1.x devices.

Applications

• Custom and Modded PC Builds: Essential for integrating full-sized PCIe cards into custom chassis or small form factor builds where the Mini PCIe slot's location necessitates upward cable routing.
• Complex Embedded Systems: Used in industrial automation, telecommunications, or defense applications where a specific full-size card must be connected to an embedded motherboard with a Mini PCIe slot and challenging physical layout.
• Hardware Development and Validation: Provides a flexible interface for testing the mechanical fit and basic functionality of x16 cards in development environments that utilize Mini PCIe-based host controllers.
• Educational and Research Platforms: Enables universities and labs to create versatile testing stations that allow a single Mini PCIe-based computer to interface with a wide variety of full-size PCIe hardware for experimental purposes.
• Retrofit and Upgrade Solutions: Allows for the addition of modern PCIe 3.0 capabilities, such as a dedicated GPU for enhanced visual output, to legacy systems that were not originally designed with such expansion in mind.