Mini PCIe Male to PCIe 4.0 x1 Female Up R/A Extension Cable

The Mini PCIe Male to PCIe 4.0 x1 Female Up Right-Angle Extension Cable is a precision-engineered interconnect solution designed for challenging system integration scenarios. This cable facilitates a critical interface bridge, allowing a full-sized PCIe 4.0 x1 add-in card to be connected to a host system's Mini PCIe slot. The defining feature of this model is its up right-angle Mini PCIe connector, which is engineered to orient the cable upward from the host board. This specific configuration is indispensable for routing cables over other motherboard components or when the Mini PCIe slot is positioned in a way that makes a straight or down-angled connection impractical. It delivers the full high-speed performance of PCIe 4.0, making it an essential tool for system integrators, developers, and enthusiasts working within complex or densely packed chassis.

Features

• Purpose-Built Interface Conversion: Adapts a standard Mini PCIe male host interface to a full-size PCIe 4.0 x1 female slot.
• Up Right-Angle Host Connector: Features an up right-angle Mini PCIe male connector designed for routing the cable upward, clearing adjacent components on the motherboard.
• Full PCIe 4.0 Support: Compliant with the PCIe 4.0 specification, supporting data transfer rates up to 8 GT/s per lane over a single lane.
• Superior Signal Integrity: Constructed with controlled impedance wiring and comprehensive shielding to minimize signal loss and electromagnetic interference, ensuring reliable high-speed data transmission.
• Optimized for Complex Layouts: The up-angled connector provides a critical cable routing solution in complex or crowded system layouts, improving airflow and organization.
• Robust Construction: High-quality materials and connectors ensure a secure fit and withstand repeated mating cycles for long-term reliability.
• Backward Compatibility: Fully supports devices using earlier PCIe 3.0 and 2.0 standards.

Specifications

• Host Connector: Mini PCIe (PCI Express Mini Card) 52-Pin, Male, Up Right-Angle
• Target Connector: PCIe x1 Female Slot
• Supported Standard: PCI Express 4.0
• Data Rate: Up to 8 GT/s per lane
• Total Bandwidth: Approx. 16 Gbps (2 GB/s) bidirectional for x1 configuration
• Cable Length: Standard 15cm and 25cm options
• Impedance: 85? ±10% differential
• Shielding: Multi-layer foil and braided shield for effective EMI/RFI protection
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C
• Compatibility: Backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 and 2.0 devices.

Applications

• Complex System Integration: Vital for integrating PCIe cards in servers, workstations, or custom PCs where the Mini PCIe slot is obstructed or requires upward cable routing.
• Hardware Prototyping and Validation: An invaluable tool for engineers and developers to test and validate PCIe 4.0 x1 devices using Mini PCIe-based development boards or prototypes.
• Space-Managed Upgrades: Allows for the addition of modern peripherals like NICs, sound cards, or controller cards to systems with limited clearance above the Mini PCIe slot.
• Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing: Used in test benches for flexible connection setups, enabling easy access and interchangeability of devices under test.
• Specialized Embedded Solutions: Ideal for industrial control systems, digital signage, or other embedded applications where unique form factors and cable routing are required.