PCIe 3.0 x1 to x1 Extension Cable, Male STR to Female STR with SATA 15P Power Cable

The PCIe 3.0 x1 to x1 Extension Cable, Male STR to Female STR with SATA 15P Power Cable is a specialized composite extension solution designed for computing systems that require both PCIe signal extension and additional power delivery. This cable combines a PCIe 3.0 x1 extension path (with straight male-to-female connectors) with an integrated SATA 15-pin power cable, enabling simultaneous data transfer and power supply to devices such as expansion cards, external GPUs, or storage controllers. Engineered to support PCIe 3.0 protocols and standard SATA power specifications, this solution is ideal for applications where limited motherboard connectivity or space constraints necessitate extended PCIe connections with supplemental power, such as test benches, mining rigs, or custom workstations.

Features

• Dual Functionality: Integrates a PCIe 3.0 x1 extension cable (male to female, straight connectors) with a SATA 15-pin power cable, providing both data extension and power delivery in a single assembly for simplified connectivity.
• PCIe 3.0 Compliance: Supports PCIe 3.0 specifications with a data transfer rate of 8.0 GT/s per lane (~984.6 MB/s bandwidth for x1), ensuring backward compatibility with PCIe 2.0/1.0 devices while maintaining signal integrity over extended lengths.
• SATA Power Delivery: Delivers standard SATA power outputs (+3.3V, +5V, +12V) through the 15-pin connector, supporting devices such as SSDs, HDDs, or auxiliary components requiring additional power.
• Enhanced Signal and Power Integrity: Utilizes 100-ohm differential impedance (PCIe Gen 3 standard) for data lines and 18 AWG copper wires (common for SATA power) with multi-layer shielding to minimize signal degradation, crosstalk, and electromagnetic interference (EMI).
• Straight Connector Design: Features straight (STR) male and female PCIe connectors for easy insertion in confined spaces, alongside a SATA power connector for flexible power access.
• Passive Extension: Requires no external power or active components for the PCIe extension segment, while the SATA power cable draws directly from the power supply unit (PSU).

Specifications

• Product Model: PCIe 3.0 x1 to x1 Extension Cable, Male STR to Female STR with SATA 15P Power Cable
• PCIe Connector A: PCIe 3.0 x1, Male, Straight (STR)
• PCIe Connector B: PCIe 3.0 x1, Female, Straight (STR)
• Power Connector: SATA 15-Pin Male (for power output)
• Connector Gender: Male to Female (PCIe); Male (SATA power)
• Cable Type: Composite Passive Extension Cable (PCIe + Power)
• PCIe Cable Length: Standard options: 0.3m, 0.5m, 1.0m (Custom lengths up to 1.5m available)
• SATA Power Cable Length: Typically 0.15m to 0.5m (integrated with PCIe cable assembly)
• Data Rate Support: Up to 8.0 GT/s (PCIe 3.0)
• Power Output: +3.3V, +5V, +12V (SATA standard; max ~54W per connector)
• Supported Protocols: PCI Express 3.0/2.0/1.0, SATA Power
• Impedance: 100 ohms (differential, PCIe data lines)
• Wire Gauge: 28 AWG (PCIe data), 18 AWG (SATA power, common standard)
• Shielding: Foil and braid shielding for EMI protection
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C (commercial grade)
• Durability: Minimum 500 insertion cycles (PCIe connectors)
• Safety Standards: RoHS compliant

Applications

• Test Benches and Prototyping: Facilitating hardware debugging and prototyping where both PCIe extension and supplemental power are needed for devices like GPUs, capture cards, or FPGAs, reducing cable clutter.
• Mining Rigs and Computational Setups: Supporting cryptocurrency mining or parallel computing environments where multiple PCIe devices (e.g., GPUs, ASICs) require extended connections and dedicated power beyond motherboard capabilities.
• Custom Workstations and Gaming Rigs: Enabling flexible component placement (e.g., secondary GPUs, storage controllers) in cases with space constraints, while providing power to drives or peripherals via SATA.
• Embedded and Industrial Systems: Powering PCIe-based devices in industrial PCs, robotics, or embedded systems where internal PSU connections are limited or require external extension.
• Legacy System Upgrades: Extending PCIe slots and adding power connectivity in older systems to support modern add-on cards (e.g., NVMe adapters, network cards) without full hardware replacement.
• Data Recovery and Diagnostics: Assisting in data recovery setups where PCIe-based storage controllers need external power and extended connectivity for testing drives outside main systems.