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

The PCIe 4.0 x4 Male Down R/A to x16 Female Up R/A Extension Cable is a specialized high-performance interconnect solution designed for advanced computing environments requiring precise connector orientation and maximum signal integrity. This cable features a Down Right-Angle male connector for optimal motherboard slot access in space-constrained chassis, combined with an Up Right-Angle female connector that enables superior cable routing and management. Engineered with 85-ohm low impedance characteristics, this extension cable maintains PCIe 4.0 signal integrity while providing flexible expansion capabilities for graphics cards, storage controllers, and high-speed adapters in professional applications.

Features

• Dual Orientation Design: Down Right-Angle male connector facilitates easy installation in tight spaces while Up Right-Angle female connector optimizes cable routing direction
• Precision Impedance Matching: 85-ohm low impedance design ensures minimal signal degradation at PCIe 4.0 data rates
• Full Bandwidth Support: Maintains PCIe 4.0 performance with data rates up to 16 GT/s per lane and total bandwidth of 64 Gbps
• Enhanced Shielding: Multi-layer shielding construction provides excellent protection against electromagnetic interference
• Mechanical x16 Compatibility: x16 slot female connector accommodates full-size expansion cards while operating electrically as x4 lanes
• Secure Connection Interface: Gold-plated contacts and robust connector housing ensure reliable mating and long-term durability
• Flexible Application: Supports various expansion cards including GPUs, RAID controllers, and network adapters

Specifications

• Host Connector: PCIe 4.0 x4 Male, Down Right-Angle orientation
• Target Connector: PCIe x16 Female, Up Right-Angle orientation, electrically x4
• Supported Standard: PCI-SIG PCIe 4.0 Base Specification
• Data Rate: 16.0 GT/s per lane
• Total Bandwidth: 64 Gbps (x4 lanes)
• Characteristic Impedance: 85? ±5%
• Cable Type: Shielded twisted pair with overall braid protection
• Cable Length: 250mm, 300mm, 400mm 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

• High-Density Server Deployment: Ideal for rack-mounted servers requiring specific connector orientations for optimal space utilization
• Data Center Infrastructure: Perfect for hyperscale computing environments where cable management and airflow optimization are critical
• GPU Expansion Solutions: Enables flexible graphics card mounting in workstations, mining rigs, and AI computing systems
• Storage Array Expansion: Facilitates connection of storage controllers in enterprise storage systems with space constraints
• Test and Development Environments: Essential for laboratory setups requiring flexible PCIe card positioning for validation testing
• Industrial Automation: Suitable for industrial computing systems where reliable connections and specific orientations are required
• Broadcast and Media Production: Supports high-performance video processing cards in professional media production environments
• Custom Computing Solutions: Enables unique system configurations for specialized applications requiring precise connector alignment