Mini PCIe Male to PCIe 4.0 x4 Female Up R/A Extension Cable

The Mini PCIe Male to PCIe 4.0 x4 Female Up R/A Extension Cable is a specialized connectivity solution designed to bridge legacy Mini PCIe interfaces with modern PCIe 4.0 x4 expansion capabilities while providing optimized upward connector orientation. This cable converts a Mini PCIe male connector to a PCIe 4.0 x4 female interface with an Up Right-Angle configuration, enabling the use of compatible expansion cards with Mini PCIe-based systems while ensuring efficient cable management. Engineered to maintain PCIe 4.0 signal integrity, this adapter solution provides a performance upgrade path for older systems while offering superior cable routing through its upward-angled connector design for various computing applications.

Features

• Interface Conversion Technology: Bridges Mini PCIe male interface to PCIe 4.0 x4 female connector with PCIe 4.0 signal compatibility
• Up Right-Angle Connector Design: PCIe 4.0 x4 female connector with upward orientation facilitates efficient cable routing and improved accessibility
• PCIe 4.0 Performance Support: Maintains native PCIe 4.0 signaling supporting data rates up to 16 GT/s per lane for compatible expansion cards
• Enhanced Signal Integrity: Precision engineering with controlled impedance ensures stable data transmission between different interface generations
• Secure Connection System: Robust mating interfaces ensure reliable operation for various expansion card applications
• Space-Optimized Solution: Combines compact Mini PCIe interface with upward-angled x4 connector for installations requiring clean cable management
• Legacy System Enhancement: Enables integration of modern PCIe 4.0 x4 expansion cards into systems with Mini PCIe interfaces

Specifications

• Host Connector: Mini PCIe 52-pin Male
• Target Connector: PCIe 4.0 x4 Female, Up Right-Angle orientation
• Supported Standard: PCI-SIG PCIe 4.0 Base Specification
• Data Rate: 16.0 GT/s per lane (PCIe 4.0)
• Total Bandwidth: 64 Gbps (x4 lanes)
• Supported Protocols: PCIe 4.0, backward compatible with PCIe 3.0/2.0
• Cable Type: Shielded construction with EMI protection
• Cable Length: 150mm, 200mm, 250mm standard options
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +80°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Durability Rating: 5,000 mating cycles minimum
• Contact Material: Gold-plated contacts

Applications

• Legacy System Expansion: Ideal for updating older industrial PCs and embedded systems with PCIe 4.0 x4 expansion capabilities requiring upward cable routing
• Compact Computing Platforms: Perfect for small form factor systems and space-constrained devices requiring x4 expansion card support with upward cable management
• Industrial Automation: Supports expansion card integration in industrial control systems and manufacturing equipment where upward orientation improves accessibility
• Prototyping and Development: Essential for engineering teams developing products that require interface conversion between Mini PCIe and PCIe 4.0 x4 standards with optimized cable routing
• Test and Validation Environments: Useful in laboratory settings for testing PCIe 4.0 x4 expansion cards on Mini PCIe-based test platforms with upward connector orientation
• Custom Integration Projects: Provides flexible solutions for system integrators working with mixed-interface requirements and specific cable management needs
• Embedded System Upgrades: Suitable for embedded computing applications requiring modern expansion card capabilities while maintaining Mini PCIe interface compatibility and clean cable presentation
• Accessibility-Focused Installations: Perfect for systems where upward connector orientation facilitates easier maintenance and component access