PCIe 4.0 x16 Male to x1 Female Extension Cable, 85-ohm Low Impedance

The PCIe 4.0 x16 Male to x1 Female Extension Cable is a specialized high-performance interconnect solution designed for computing environments requiring significant lane configuration flexibility while maintaining optimal signal integrity. This cable provides a reliable electrical pathway from a motherboard's PCIe 4.0 x16 slot to a x1 peripheral device interface, enabling highly asymmetric system configurations. Engineered with 85-ohm low impedance characteristics, this extension cable maintains PCIe 4.0 signal integrity while providing maximum flexibility for specialized computing applications where lane configuration versatility and reliable signal transmission are essential requirements.

Features

• Highly Asymmetric Lane Configuration: Bridges PCIe 4.0 x16 host interface to x1 device interface, providing maximum flexibility for low-bandwidth expansion cards
• Full PCIe 4.0 Performance: Supports data rates up to 16 GT/s per lane, delivering maximum available bandwidth for connected x1 devices
• Precision 85-ohm Impedance: Low impedance matching ensures minimal signal reflection and maximum signal integrity at high data rates
• Enhanced Signal Integrity: Multi-layer shielding construction provides excellent protection against electromagnetic interference and ensures stable data transmission
• Secure Connection System: Robust connectors with reliable mating mechanisms ensure stable operation in various system configurations
• Universal Compatibility: Supports connection between x16 host interfaces and x1 peripheral devices across various computing platforms
• Space-Efficient Design: Standard connector orientation allows for flexible installation in diverse system layouts

Specifications

• Host Connector: PCI Express 4.0 x16 Male
• Target Connector: PCIe x1 Female
• Supported Standard: PCI-SIG PCIe 4.0 Base Specification
• Data Rate: 16.0 GT/s per lane (PCIe 4.0)
• Total Bandwidth: 256 Gbps (x16 host), 16 Gbps (x1 target)
• Characteristic Impedance: 85? ±5%
• Cable Type: Shielded twisted pair with overall braid protection
• Cable Length: 250mm, 300mm, 500mm standard options
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Durability Rating: 10,000 mating cycles
• Contact Material: Gold-plated phosphor bronze

Applications

• Specialized Expansion Card Support: Ideal for connecting x1 interface cards such as serial port adapters, parallel port cards, or low-speed controllers to x16 motherboard slots
• Test and Development Environments: Essential for validation laboratories requiring highly asymmetric lane configurations and signal integrity testing
• Industrial Computing Systems: Suitable for industrial automation equipment requiring reliable PCIe extension for specialized interface cards
• Legacy System Integration: Supports integration of older x1 expansion cards into modern systems with available x16 slots
• Network Management Applications: Perfect for out-of-band management controllers and other low-bandwidth network peripherals in server environments
• Embedded Solutions: Provides expansion capabilities for embedded systems requiring specific x1 connectivity with reliable performance
• Prototyping and Research: Enables unique system configurations for academic and industrial research projects requiring specialized lane allocation
• Custom Computing Projects: Facilitates specialized applications requiring x1 connectivity while utilizing available x16 motherboard slots