Highlights
  • External PCIe x16 8Gbps Active (Redriver with Linear Equalization) to PCIe x16 Cable Adapter
    • Upstream: PCIe x16 Edge Finger
    • Downstream: Two External PCIe Gen 3 (8.0 Gbps) Cable Ports (SFF-8644 1x2 Connector)
    • The High Performance Linear Repeater/Redriver designed to support up to 8 Gbps, such as PCIe Gen 1/2/3.
  • Application: NTB (Non-Transparent Bridging)
Introduction

EPCIE16XRDCA02 is External PCI Express (two SFF-8644 1x2) to PCIe x16 Gen 3 Active (Redriver with Linear Equalization) Cable Adapter Card, it requires no additional software or drivers to operate.

Designed to overcome the limited PCIe connectivity of most desktop computers, the EPCIE16XRDCA02 can be quickly and easily set up for external expansion.

It provides programmable equalization by using select bits, to optimize performance over a variety of physical mediums by reducing Inter-symbol interface. The integrated equalization circuitry provides flexibility with signal integrity of the PCI Express signal before the Redriver, whereas the integrated de-emphasis circuitry provides flexibility with signal integrity of the PCI Express signal after the Redriver.

Technical Specifications
Upstream PCIe Interface
  • 16-lane PCI Express

Downstream PCIe Interface (CON1, CON2)
  • Two External PCIe Gen 3 (8.0 Gbps) Cable Ports
    • SFF-8644 1x2 Connector
  • SFF-8644 1x2 Fixed-Side Connectors Pinout
Pin Headers (LIEQ, HIEQ, LCEQ, HCEQ)
  • Input Equalization level setting
    • LIEQ: PCIe 0~7 Input Equalizer Setting
      From Internal PCIe x16 Edge Connector (Side B) to U1
    • HIEQ: PCIe 8~15 Input Equalizer Setting
      From Internal PCIe x16 Edge Connector (Side B) to U2
    • LCEQ : PCIe 0~7 Input Equalizer Setting
      From External PCIe x16 Connector to U3
    • HCEQ: PCIe 8~15 Equalizer Setting
      From External PCIe x16 Connector to U4
      • Level EQA/EQB dB@
      1.25Ghz 2.50Ghz 4.00Ghz
      1 0 2.1 2.5 2.7
      2 R 4.0 5.1 6.4
      3 F 5.5 7.0 8.3
      4* 1 6.8 8.3 9.5
Computer Platform Requirements Desktop computer equipped with a PCIe 1.0/2.0/3.0 x16 slot
Physical Dimensions
  • Dimensions: 75mm(H) x 145mm(L)
  • NW: 80g