PCIe 3.0 x1 Tx to Tx Straight Through Jumper Cable, Female to Female

The PCIe 3.0 x1 Tx to Tx Straight Through Jumper Cable, Female to Female, is a specialized passive interconnect solution designed for specific test, measurement, and diagnostic applications requiring a non-standard signal path. This cable features a direct pin-to-pin connection where the Transmit (Tx) lanes on one end are connected to the Transmit (Tx) lanes on the opposite end, maintaining identical signal paths without crossover. Engineered for PCIe 3.0 systems operating at 8.0 GT/s per lane, this female-to-female jumper provides a bandwidth of approximately 985 MB/s for x1 configurations. Constructed with precision impedance-matched wiring and comprehensive EMI shielding, this cable is intended for laboratory environments, signal integrity validation, and specialized test setups where a direct Tx-to-Tx connection is explicitly required. The female connector design allows for interconnection between two male PCIe ports or devices.

Features

• Tx-to-Tx Straight Through Pinout: Implements a direct pin-to-pin connection mapping that maintains identical Tx channel connections from end to end, essential for specific signal monitoring and test scenarios
• PCIe 3.0 Electrical Compliance: Supports PCIe 3.0 specifications with a data transfer rate of 8.0 GT/s per lane while maintaining electrical characteristics compatible with PCIe 2.0/1.0 systems
• Enhanced EMI Protection: Incorporates multi-layer foil and braid shielding architecture to minimize crosstalk, signal attenuation, and electromagnetic interference in high-frequency applications
• Female Connectors: Features PCIe x1 female connectors on both ends designed to mate with standard male PCIe ports
• Passive Construction: Requires no external power or active components, utilizing high-precision copper conductors and controlled impedance materials
• Durable Interface: Built with gold-plated contacts (0.76µm minimum thickness) and reinforced connector housings to withstand repeated mating cycles in test environments

Specifications

• Product Model: PCIe 3.0 x1 Tx to Tx Straight Through Jumper Cable, Female to Female
• Connector A: PCIe 3.0 x1, Female, Straight
• Connector B: PCIe 3.0 x1, Female, Straight
• Connector Gender: Female to Female
• Cable Type: Passive Copper Jumper Assembly
• Pinout Configuration: Tx-to-Tx Straight Through (Non-standard Implementation)
• Cable Length: Typically short configurations (0.1m, 0.15m, 0.25m). Maximum recommended length: 0.3m for PCIe 3.0 signal integrity
• Data Rate Support: Up to 8.0 GT/s (PCIe 3.0 specification)
• Supported Protocols: PCI Express 3.0/2.0/1.0 (Note: Functional compatibility depends on specific application)
• Impedance Characteristics: 85 ohms differential (target)
• Shielding System: Dual-layer foil and braid shielding for comprehensive EMI/RFI protection
• Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to +70°C (standard commercial grade)
• Durability Rating: Minimum 500 insertion cycles
• Compliance Standards: RoHS compliant

Applications

• Test and Measurement Systems: Used in laboratory environments for signal monitoring, protocol analysis, and transmitter validation where direct Tx signal access is required
• Diagnostic Equipment: Enables specific connection configurations for hardware debugging and fault isolation in PCIe-based systems
• Development Platforms: Facilitates specialized connections in prototype systems and research applications requiring non-standard PCIe signal routing
• Signal Integrity Validation: Provides controlled interconnects for signal quality testing and measurement equipment calibration