PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe Key-M Male to CFexpress Type_B Extension Cable

The PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe Key-M Male to CFexpress Type B Extension Cable is a specialized high-speed interface solution designed for professional photography, videography, and data transfer applications. This unique cable assembly bridges the internal PCIe 4.0 architecture of a modern computer with the portable CFexpress Type B storage format, which has become the standard for high-performance cameras and recording devices. By converting an M.2 NVMe slot to an external CFexpress Type B port, this cable enables direct, maximum-speed file transfers between a host system and CFexpress cards without requiring a separate card reader. Supporting PCIe 4.0 x2 or x4 lane configurations, it delivers significantly faster transfer speeds than traditional USB-based readers, dramatically reducing workflow downtime for professionals dealing with large 8K video files and high-resolution image sequences. This solution is ideal for content creators who need to manage data directly from their capture media to their editing workstation with minimal delay.

Features

• Direct High-Speed Interface: Provides a direct PCIe 4.0 pathway from the computer to CFexpress media, bypassing traditional USB bottlenecks and enabling data transfer rates up to 16 GT/s per lane.
• Professional Media Compatibility: Features a standard CFexpress Type B female connector, ensuring full compatibility with the extensive ecosystem of CFexpress Type B cards used in professional cameras and recorders.
• Flexible Lane Configuration: Supports both x2 and x4 PCIe lane configurations, automatically adapting to the host system's capabilities and the card's requirements for optimal performance.
• Optimized Signal Integrity: Precision-engineered with high-quality shielded cabling and impedance matching to maintain signal quality at high transfer speeds, ensuring data integrity during critical file transfers.
• Hot-Plug Capability: Designed to support safe insertion and removal of CFexpress cards while the system is powered on, following the NVMe hot-plug specification for workflow efficiency.
• Compact and Durable Design: The robust CFexpress connector withstands frequent insertion cycles common in professional environments, while the flexible cable allows for convenient positioning.

Specifications

• Host Connector: M.2 Key-M (PCIe) Male, Socket 3
• Target Connector: CFexpress Type B Female
• Supported Standard: PCI Express 4.0, NVMe 1.4
• Data Rate: Up to 16 GT/s per lane
• Total Bandwidth: Up to 64 Gbps (8 GB/s) bidirectional for x4 configuration; 32 Gbps (4 GB/s) for x2 configuration
• Cable Length: Standard 15cm and 25cm options
• Impedance: 85? ±5% differential
• Shielding: Multi-layer foil and braided shielding for comprehensive EMI/RFI protection
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C
• Hot-Plug Support: Yes, compliant with NVMe hot-plug specifications

Applications

• Professional Video Workflows: Enables rapid transfer of 8K, 6K, and 4K video footage from CFexpress cards to editing workstations, significantly reducing downtime in post-production.
• Photography Studio Operations: Allows professional photographers to quickly offload high-resolution image sequences and large RAW files between shooting sessions.
• Field Data Management: Useful for journalists and field producers who need to quickly transfer content from capture media to portable editing systems in remote locations.
• Content Backup Solutions: Provides a high-speed method for creating immediate backups of critical footage directly from CFexpress cards to computer storage systems.
• Broadcast and Live Production: Supports the fast transfer of broadcast-quality footage in live production environments where time is critical.
• Data Recovery Services: Enables data recovery specialists to establish a direct high-speed interface with corrupted or damaged CFexpress cards for recovery attempts.
• Camera Testing and Quality Assurance: Allows camera manufacturers and review professionals to perform sustained write-speed tests and performance validation of CFexpress cards.