PCIe 4.0 x4 Male to x4 Female Extension Cable, Support SMBUS, 85-ohm Low Impedance

The PCIe 4.0 x4 Male to x4 Female Extension Cable is a high-performance interconnect solution engineered for demanding applications that require reliable signal extension and system management capabilities. This cable provides a direct electrical pathway from a host system to a peripheral device while incorporating SMBus support for enhanced system monitoring and control. Designed with precise 85-ohm low impedance characteristics, this extension cable maintains PCIe 4.0 signal integrity while enabling advanced management features for enterprise, data center, and high-performance computing environments.

Features

• Full PCIe 4.0 Performance: Supports data rates up to 16 GT/s per lane, delivering total bandwidth of 64 Gbps while maintaining backward compatibility with PCIe 3.0 devices
• SMBus Support: Integrated System Management Bus functionality enables device monitoring, status reporting, and management capabilities
• Precision 85-ohm Impedance: Low impedance design ensures minimal signal reflection and maximum signal integrity at high-speed data rates
• Enhanced Signal Integrity: Multi-layer shielding with individual pair protection and overall braid shielding minimizes EMI/RFI interference
• Secure Connection System: High-quality connectors with robust mating mechanisms ensure reliable connections in various orientations
• Management Capabilities: SMBus implementation allows for temperature monitoring, power management, and device status reporting
• Universal Compatibility: x4 female connector accommodates various expansion cards while maintaining electrical x4 lane configuration

Specifications

• Host Connector: PCI Express 4.0 x4 Male
• Target Connector: PCIe x4 Female (electrically x4)
• Supported Standard: PCI-SIG PCIe 4.0 Base Specification with SMBus support
• Data Rate: 16.0 GT/s per lane (PCIe 4.0)
• Total Bandwidth: 64 Gbps (x4 lanes)
• Characteristic Impedance: 85? ±5%
• Management Interface: SMBus (System Management Bus) compliant
• Cable Type: Shielded twisted pair with overall braid protection
• Cable Length: 250mm, 500mm, 1000mm standard options
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Durability Rating: 10,000 mating cycles
• Contact Rating: 0.5A per pin

Applications

• Enterprise Server Systems: Ideal for rack servers requiring extended PCIe connectivity with management capabilities
• Data Center Infrastructure: Perfect for hyperscale environments needing both high-speed extension and device monitoring
• Storage Array Expansion: Enables connection of storage controllers with system management functionality
• High-Performance Computing: Supports HPC applications requiring extended PCIe connectivity with monitoring features
• Test and Development Laboratories: Essential for validation environments requiring both signal extension and management bus access
• Industrial Computing Systems: Suitable for industrial automation equipment requiring reliable connections with monitoring capabilities
• Telecommunications Equipment: Supports network infrastructure requiring high-speed connectivity with management features
• Managed System Solutions: Enables custom configurations where device monitoring and control are critical requirements