3M™ Twin Axial PCI Express X4 Extender Assemblies

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The PCIe x4 paddlecard and edge mount connector assembly adds reach and flexibility to high-speed, high-bandwidth applications

Allows for replacement of PCB traces with high-performance, low-loss twin axial cable

Meets PCIe®2.0 and PCIe 3.0 standards

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  • The PCIe x4 paddlecard and edge mount connector assembly adds reach and flexibility to high-speed, high-bandwidth applications
  • Allows for replacement of PCB traces with high-performance, low-loss twin axial cable
  • Meets PCIe®2.0 and PCIe 3.0 standards
  • Foldable, flexible cable can be bent back on itself for compact designs
  • Continuous longitudinal shielding virtually eliminates signal loss even when folded
  • 8 Channel PCIe
  • 85 ohms
  • For more information refer to Customer Drawing 78-5100-2521-2

The 3M™ Twin Axial PCI Express X4 Extender Assemblies are ideal as riser cables in applications requiring high-speed data transmission. The PCIe x4 paddlecard and edge mount connector assembly meets PCIe® 2.0 and PCIe 3.0 standards, supporting data rates up to 4GB/s. Twinax cable assemblies are available in PCIe card edge and PCIe CEM form factors.

Excellent for adding design flexibility to high-speed, high-bandwidth designs, 3M™ Twin Axial PCI Express X4 Extender Assemblies feature 3M™ Twin Axial Cable technology. The assembly incorporates foldable, flexible flat cable that can be folded back on itself with extremely tight bend radii for compact cable designs. Precision-formed, continuously laminated shielding helps maintain resonance-free signal integrity.

Specifications

Applications

High-speed Data Transmission

Characteristic Impedance

85 ohms

Connector Style (End A)

Edgecard

Connector Style (End B)

Receptacle

Connector Type (End A)

ST

Connector Type (End B)

ST

Form Factor

PCIe© CEM, PCIe© Card Edge

Number of Cable Assembly Lanes

x4

Number of Contacts

64

Product Series

8KJ1

Product Usage

Riser Cables

Protocol

PCIe©

Standard Size

0.25 Meter, 0.5 Meter

Tech Sheet Number

TS-2521

Overall Length (Metric)

250 mm, 500 mm

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