PCIe 4.0 x16 Male to x1 Female Up R/A Extension Cable, 85-ohm Low Impedance

The PCIe 4.0 x16 Male to x1 Female Up R/A Extension Cable is a specialized high-performance interconnect solution designed for computing environments requiring significant lane configuration flexibility with upward-oriented connector orientation. This cable provides a reliable electrical pathway from a motherboard's PCIe 4.0 x16 slot to a x1 peripheral device interface, featuring an Up Right-Angle female connector for optimal space efficiency and cable management. Engineered with 85-ohm low impedance characteristics, this extension cable maintains PCIe 4.0 signal integrity while enabling highly asymmetric system configurations in data center, enterprise, and specialized computing applications where maximum flexibility and optimal signal quality are paramount.

Features

• Highly Asymmetric Lane Configuration: Bridges PCIe 4.0 x16 host interface to x1 device interface, providing maximum flexibility for low-bandwidth expansion cards
• Up Right-Angle Connector Design: Up R/A female connector facilitates efficient cable routing and improves chassis airflow management in high-density configurations
• Full PCIe 4.0 Performance: Supports data rates up to 16 GT/s per lane, delivering maximum available bandwidth for connected x1 devices
• Precision 85-ohm Impedance: Low impedance matching ensures minimal signal reflection and maximum signal integrity at high data rates
• Enhanced Signal Integrity: Multi-layer shielding construction provides excellent protection against electromagnetic interference and ensures stable data transmission
• Secure Connection System: Robust connectors with reliable mating mechanisms ensure stable operation in various orientations
• Space-Optimized Solution: Upward-angled connector enables clean cable routing and improved accessibility in confined spaces

Specifications

• Host Connector: PCI Express 4.0 x16 Male
• Target Connector: PCIe x1 Female, Up Right-Angle orientation
• Supported Standard: PCI-SIG PCIe 4.0 Base Specification
• Data Rate: 16.0 GT/s per lane (PCIe 4.0)
• Total Bandwidth: 256 Gbps (x16 host), 16 Gbps (x1 target)
• Characteristic Impedance: 85? ±5%
• Cable Type: Shielded twisted pair with overall braid protection
• Cable Length: 250mm, 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

• High-Density Server Configurations: Ideal for rack servers and data center equipment where upward-angled connectors optimize space utilization for low-bandwidth expansion cards
• Specialized Expansion Card Support: Perfect for connecting x1 interface cards such as serial port adapters, parallel port cards, or low-speed controllers to x16 motherboard slots
• Test and Development Laboratories: Essential for validation environments requiring highly asymmetric lane configurations and upward connector orientation
• Industrial Computing Systems: Suitable for industrial automation and control systems where reliable connections for specialized interface cards are required
• Legacy System Integration: Supports integration of older x1 expansion cards into modern systems with available x16 slots
• Network Management Applications: Ideal for out-of-band management controllers and other low-bandwidth network peripherals
• Embedded Solutions: Provides expansion capabilities for compact embedded systems requiring specific x1 connectivity with upward cable routing
• Custom Computing Projects: Enables unique system configurations for specialized applications requiring x1 connectivity with optimal cable management