Mini PCIe Male to PCIe 3.0 x1 Female Up R/A Extension Cable

The Mini PCIe Male to PCIe 3.0 x1 Female Up R/A Extension Cable is a specialized interface conversion solution engineered to adapt a Mini PCIe slot to a standard PCIe x1 interface with an upward right-angle orientation. This cable assembly enables the connection of full-size PCIe x1 expansion cards to compact systems equipped with Mini PCIe slots, such as single-board computers, embedded systems, and small form-factor motherboards. It supports PCIe 3.0 specifications, delivering a data transfer rate of up to 8.0 GT/s while maintaining backward compatibility with PCIe 2.0 and 1.1 devices. The Up Right-Angle (Up R/A) design of the female connector directs the cable upward from the motherboard plane, optimizing space utilization and improving clearance in height-constrained environments. Constructed with impedance-controlled wiring and multi-layer shielding, this cable ensures reliable signal integrity and minimizes electromagnetic interference. The flexible and durable cable design facilitates easy routing in tight spaces, making it ideal for prototyping, custom builds, and industrial applications where standard PCIe slots are unavailable or impractical.  

Features  

• Full x1 lane support: Maintains PCIe 3.0 x1 lane connectivity supporting data transfer rates up to 8.0 GT/s  
• Up right-angle connector: Up R/A female connector facilitates upward cable routing for optimized clearance in compact chassis  
• Interface conversion: Adapts Mini PCIe male connector to standard PCIe x1 female slot for versatile expansion capabilities  
• Enhanced signal integrity: Utilizes impedance-controlled wiring and multi-layer shielding to minimize signal degradation and EMI  
• Flexible cable design: Thin and flexible cable construction allows for easy routing in space-constrained configurations  
• Robust construction: Reinforced connectors with gold-plated contacts ensure reliable connectivity and durability  
• Backward compatibility: Fully supports PCIe 2.0 and 1.1 devices for broad system compatibility  
• Plug-and-play installation: Requires no additional drivers or software configuration for easy deployment  

Specifications  

• Product Model: Mini PCIe Male to PCIe 3.0 x1 Female Up R/A Extension Cable  
• Host Connector: Mini PCIe, 52-pin, Male  
• Device Connector: PCIe 3.0 x1, Female, Up Right-Angle  
• Cable Type: Flexible Flat Cable Assembly  
• Pinout Configuration: PCIe-compliant pin mapping  
• Data Rate Support: Up to 8.0 GT/s (PCIe 3.0)  
• Supported Protocols: PCI Express 3.0/2.0/1.1  
• Impedance: 85 ohms differential (typical for PCIe applications)  
• Cable Length: 150mm, 200mm, 300mm standard options  
• Wire Gauge: 28-30 AWG  
• Shielding: Multi-layer foil and braid EMI protection  
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C  
• Durability: Minimum 300 insertion cycles  
• Safety Standards: RoHS compliant  

Applications  

• Single-board computer expansion: Adds PCIe x1 capability to Raspberry Pi CM4, Jetson modules, and other embedded systems with Mini PCIe slots  
• Industrial computing: Enables connection of specialized interface cards to industrial PCs and control systems in space-constrained environments  
• Prototyping and development: Facilitates testing and validation of PCIe devices in laboratory and development environments requiring upward cable routing  
• Custom embedded systems: Provides expansion capabilities for custom computing solutions where standard PCIe slots are not available  
• Digital signage systems: Allows integration of various interface cards in compact media players and digital signage controllers  
• Network appliance expansion: Provides additional connectivity options for firewalls, routers, and network security appliances  
• Test and measurement: Useful for hardware validation setups requiring interface conversion between Mini PCIe and standard PCIe with specific orientation needs