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

The PCIe 4.0 x4 Male Down R/A to x16 Female Up R/A Extension Cable with Lock is a high-performance connectivity solution designed for professional and enterprise applications requiring precise connector orientation and secure extension of PCIe 4.0 signals. This cable features a Down Right-Angle male connector that facilitates easy insertion into motherboard slots in space-constrained environments, while the Up Right-Angle female connector provides optimal cable routing direction for connected expansion cards. The integrated locking mechanism ensures a secure connection, preventing accidental disconnection in vibration-prone environments. Engineered with 85-ohm low impedance characteristics, this cable maintains signal integrity at high data rates, making it ideal for extending graphics cards, storage controllers, and other PCIe 4.0 devices.

Features

• Dual Right-Angle Orientation: Down Right-Angle male connector for easy motherboard slot access combined with Up Right-Angle female connector for optimal cable management
• Secure Locking Mechanism: Integrated lock design ensures stable connection and prevents accidental disconnection
• Precision 85-ohm Impedance: Optimized impedance matching for superior signal integrity at PCIe 4.0 speeds
• Full PCIe 4.0 Performance: Supports data rates up to 16 GT/s per lane, maintaining full bandwidth capability
• Mechanical x16 Compatibility: x16 slot female connector accommodates full-size expansion cards while electrically supporting x4 lanes
• Enhanced Shielding: Multi-layer shielding design provides excellent EMI/RFI protection
• High-Quality Construction: Durable materials ensure long-term reliability in continuous operation

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: Up to 16.0 GT/s per lane
• Total Bandwidth: 64 Gbps (x4 lanes)
• Impedance: 85? ±5%
• Cable Type: Shielded twisted pair with overall braid protection
• Cable Length: 25cm, 30cm, 40cm standard options
• Operating Temperature: -10°C to +70°C
• Durability Rating: 10,000 mating cycles
• Lock Mechanism: Positive engagement lock with easy release

Applications

• High-Density Server Configurations: Ideal for rack servers requiring specific connector orientations for optimal cable routing
• GPU Extension Solutions: Perfect for extending graphics cards in mining rigs, workstations, and specialized computing applications
• Storage Controller Expansion: Enables flexible placement of RAID and storage controller cards in enterprise environments
• Test and Development Setup: Essential for laboratory environments requiring flexible PCIe card positioning
• Space-Constrained Systems: Suitable for compact systems where direct card installation is not feasible
• Industrial Computing Applications: Provides reliable extension for PCIe devices in industrial control systems
• Prototyping and Custom Builds: Facilitates unique system configurations requiring specific connector orientations