PCIe 4.0 x4 Male to x16 Female Up R/A Extension Cable with Lock, 85-ohm Low Impedance

The PCIe 4.0 x4 Male to x16 Female Up R/A Extension Cable with Lock is a high-performance interconnect solution designed for professional and enterprise applications requiring reliable extension of PCIe 4.0 signals with specific mechanical orientation. This cable features a standard x4 male connector that interfaces with the motherboard slot, extended to an x16 female connector in an Up Right-Angle (Up R/A) configuration. The inclusion of a locking mechanism ensures a secure and vibration-resistant connection, critical for stable operation in demanding environments. Engineered with precise 85-ohm low impedance characteristics, this assembly maintains superior signal integrity at high data rates, making it suitable for extending graphics cards, storage controllers, and other PCIe 4.0 adapters where flexible placement is required without sacrificing performance .

Features

• Mechanical x16 Electrical x4 Interface: The x16 female connector physically accommodates full-size expansion cards while operating electrically as an x4 link, providing broad compatibility .
• Secure Locking Mechanism: Integrated lock design ensures a stable connection, preventing accidental disconnection in vibration-prone environments .
• Up Right-Angle Connector: The Up R/A orientation on the female connector facilitates optimal cable routing and management in space-constrained chassis and server racks .
• Precision 85-ohm Impedance: Controlled impedance matching minimizes signal reflections and ensures data integrity at PCIe 4.0 speeds .
• Full PCIe 4.0 Performance: Supports data rates up to 16 GT/s per lane, maintaining a total bandwidth of up to 64 Gbps for connected devices .
• Enhanced Shielding: Multi-layer shielding design provides effective protection against Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio-Frequency Interference (RFI) .
• High-Quality Construction: Utilizes durable materials and robust PCB connectors rated for high mating cycles, ensuring long-term reliability .

Specifications

• Host Connector: PCI Express 4.0 x4 Male
• Target Connector: PCIe x16 Female, Up Right-Angle orientation, electrically x4
• Supported Standard: PCI-SIG PCIe 4.0 Base Specification
• Data Rate: Up to 16.0 GT/s per lane (PCIe 4.0)
• Total Bandwidth: 64 Gbps (x4 lanes)
• Impedance: 85? ±5% 
• Cable Type: Shielded twisted pair or twin-axial cable with overall braid protection 
• Cable Length: Common options include 250mm, 300mm, and 500mm 
• Operating Temperature: Typically 0°C to +70°C (commercial grade) or -40°C to +85°C (industrial grade variants)
• Durability Rating: Minimum 5,000 to 10,000 mating cycles
• Lock Mechanism: Positive engagement lock with easy release

Applications

• High-Density Server Configurations: Ideal for rack servers and data center equipment where specific connector orientations are needed for optimal cable routing and airflow .
• GPU Extension Solutions: Perfect for vertically mounting graphics cards in custom PC builds, mining rigs, and workstations to showcase the GPU .
• Storage and Network Controller Expansion: Enables flexible placement of add-in cards such as RAID controllers and network adapters in enterprise storage systems and servers .
• Test and Development Labs: Essential for validation environments requiring flexible PCIe card positioning and frequent swapping .
• Space-Constrained and Compact Systems: Suitable for small form factor (SFF) builds, industrial PCs, and embedded systems where direct card installation is not feasible .
• Industrial Computing Applications: Provides reliable extension for PCIe devices in industrial control and automation systems demanding robust connections .
• Prototyping and Custom Builds: Facilitates unique system configurations and upgrades, allowing integration of modern PCIe 4.0 cards into systems with available slots .