PCIe 4.0 x8 Tx to Rx Cross Over Jumper Cable, Male to Male, 85-ohm Low Impedance

The PCIe 4.0 x8 Tx to Rx Cross Over Jumper Cable, Male to Male is a specialized high-speed interconnect solution designed for advanced testing, development, and direct device-to-device communication scenarios. This cable features a unique crossover wiring configuration that connects transmitter (Tx) channels to receiver (Rx) channels between two male connectors, enabling direct PCIe device interconnection without host system intervention. Engineered with precise 85-ohm low impedance characteristics, this crossover cable maintains PCIe 4.0 signal integrity while providing essential flexibility for validation, prototyping, and specialized computing applications requiring non-standard signal routing.

Features

• Tx to Rx Cross Over Configuration: Specialized wiring connects transmitter channels to receiver channels between mating interfaces, facilitating direct device communication
• Direct Male-to-Male Connection: Enables point-to-point linking of PCIe devices, test equipment, or development boards without intermediate hosts or switches
• Precision 85-ohm Impedance: Low impedance design ensures minimal signal reflection and maximum signal integrity at PCIe 4.0 speeds
• Full PCIe 4.0 Performance: Supports data rates up to 16 GT/s per lane, delivering total bandwidth of 128 Gbps for high-speed data transfer
• Enhanced Signal Protection: Multi-layer shielding construction provides excellent protection against electromagnetic interference and signal degradation
• Secure Connection Interface: High-quality male connectors with robust mating mechanisms ensure reliable connections in test environments
• Test-Optimized Design: Specifically engineered for validation, debugging, and development environments requiring precise signal routing

Specifications

• Connector Type: PCI Express 4.0 x8 Male to Male
• Wiring Configuration: Tx to Rx Cross Over (Crossover)
• Supported Standard: PCI-SIG PCIe 4.0 Base Specification
• Data Rate: 16.0 GT/s per lane (PCIe 4.0)
• Total Bandwidth: 128 Gbps (x8 lanes)
• Characteristic Impedance: 85? ±5%
• Cable Type: Shielded twisted pair with overall braid protection
• Cable Length: 200mm, 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

• Hardware Validation Laboratories: Essential for PCIe device testing, protocol analysis, and signal integrity validation requiring direct device-to-device communication
• Protocol Development and Debugging: Ideal for PCIe protocol development, validation environments, and troubleshooting link training issues
• Embedded System Development: Supports embedded computing applications requiring direct processor-to-processor or processor-to-peripheral connections
• Research and Development Projects: Perfect for academic and industrial research involving high-speed serial communications and custom protocol implementation
• Manufacturing Test Systems: Used in production test environments for PCIe device verification, quality assurance, and functional testing
• Prototyping Environments: Enables rapid prototyping of PCIe-based systems without requiring complete host infrastructure or switches
• Data Center and Server Configuration: Supports specialized server configurations requiring direct component interconnection for high-performance computing applications
• System Integration Testing: Facilitates testing of PCIe subsystems and components in complex system architectures