PCIe 4.0 x4 Tx to Rx Cross Over Jumper Cable, Male to Male

The PCIe 4.0 x4 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 precision 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 Impedance Control: Optimized impedance matching ensures minimal signal reflection and maximum 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 64 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 x4 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: 64 Gbps (x4 lanes)
• Characteristic Impedance: 85? ±5%
• Cable Type: Shielded twisted pair with overall braid protection
• Cable Length: 150mm, 250mm, 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
• Telecommunications Equipment: Facilitates testing and development of PCIe-based network infrastructure components