PCIe 4.0 x4 Male Down R/A to x8 Female Up R/A Extension Cable, 85-ohm Low Impedance

The PCIe 4.0 x4 Male Down R/A to x8 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 configurations, combined with an x8 Female Up Right-Angle connector that enables superior cable routing and space efficiency. Engineered with 85-ohm low impedance characteristics, this extension cable maintains PCIe 4.0 signal integrity while providing flexible expansion capabilities for various high-speed devices 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 x8 Compatibility: x8 slot female connector accommodates various 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 storage controllers, network adapters, and specialized computing cards

Specifications

• Host Connector: PCIe 4.0 x4 Male, Down Right-Angle orientation
• Target Connector: PCIe x8 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: 200mm, 250mm, 300mm 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
• Storage System Expansion: Perfect for connecting storage controllers and RAID cards in enterprise storage environments
• Network Appliance Integration: Suitable for network interface cards and security processors in networking equipment
• Test and Development Environments: Essential for laboratory setups requiring flexible PCIe card positioning for validation testing
• Industrial Computing Systems: Provides reliable expansion for PCIe devices in industrial automation and control systems
• Embedded Solutions: Ideal for compact embedded systems requiring specific connector orientations
• Broadcast Equipment: Supports professional audio and video processing cards in broadcast environments
• Custom Computing Configurations: Enables unique system solutions for specialized applications requiring precise connector alignment