Mini PCIe Male to PCIe 4.0 x4 Female Extension Cable

The Mini PCIe Male to PCIe 4.0 x4 Female Extension Cable is a high-performance adapter solution engineered for development, testing, and specialized computing applications. This cable provides a robust and reliable method for extending a Mini PCIe interface from a host board to a full-sized PCIe 4.0 x4 add-in card, enabling unprecedented flexibility in system design and component integration. It is ideally suited for prototyping, benchtop validation, and systems where direct motherboard installation is not feasible, delivering the full bandwidth of the PCIe 4.0 standard to expansion cards such as NVMe SSDs, network adapters, and specialized controllers.

Features

• Interface Conversion: Adapts a standard Mini PCIe male connector to a full-height PCIe 4.0 x16 slot female connector (electrically x4).
• High-Speed Data Transfer: Fully supports PCI Express 4.0 specifications, delivering data rates up to 16 GT/s per lane.
• Full x4 Lane Utilization: Provides a full four PCIe lanes to the target device, maximizing bandwidth potential.
• Excellent Signal Integrity: Precision engineered with controlled impedance and low-loss materials to maintain signal quality at high speeds.
• Secure Connection: Robust connectors ensure stable mating and long-term reliability.
• Flexible Application: Enables the use of standard PCIe cards with embedded systems, single-board computers, or laptops featuring a Mini PCIe slot.
• Durable Construction: High-quality cable and shielding ensure durability for both stationary and lab environments.

Specifications

• Host Connector: Mini PCIe (PCI Express Mini Card) 52-Pin, Male
• Target Connector: PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (Mechanical x16, Electrical x4), Female
• Supported Standard: PCI Express 4.0
• Data Rate: Up to 16 GT/s per lane
• Total Bandwidth: Approx. 64 Gbps (8 GB/s) bidirectional for x4 configuration
• Cable Length: Standard 15cm, 25cm, and 30cm options available
• Impedance: 85? ±10% differential
• Shielding: Full aluminum foil and braided shielding for EMI protection
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C
• Compatibility: Backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 and 2.0 devices.

Applications

• Hardware Development and Prototyping: Ideal for validating and testing PCIe 4.0 add-in cards without a standard motherboard slot.
• Embedded Systems: Connects full-sized PCIe cards to compact embedded boards or industrial PCs with Mini PCIe slots.
• Test and Measurement: Provides a flexible interface for benchtop diagnostics and signal integrity analysis in laboratory settings.
• Custom PC Builds and Mods: Facilitates unique system integrations where traditional card placement is not possible.
• Educational and Research Projects: Enables students and researchers to interface high-speed peripherals with a variety of computing platforms.
• Upgrading Legacy Systems: Allows for the addition of modern PCIe 4.0 devices to systems with available Mini PCIe interfaces.