PCI Express card

This PCI Express card is designed to expand a PC with internal and external SuperSpeed USB Type-A connections. This PCI Express expansion card adds one external and one internal USB Type-A port with support for SuperSpeed USB up to 10 Gbps. The card allows USB devices to be connected both inside and outside the case via a PCI Express x4 interface. Application The PCI Express card is intended for desktop computers with a free PCI Express slot that need additional USB Type-A connections. The internal port is suitable for fixed built-in devices, while the external port is used for peripherals such as docking stations, card readers, and external enclosures. Construction and features The card features one external and one internal USB Type-A female connection and communicates via a PCI Express x4 interface. The chipset used supports multiple USB speeds and is backward compatible with older USB standards. Power is supplied via the PCI Express interface or via an additional 4-pin power connector. Specifications • Product type: PCI Express expansion card (USB) • External connection: 1 x USB Type-A female (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps) • Internal connection: 1 x USB Type-A female (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps) • PCI Express interface: x4 v3.0 (compatible with x8 / x16 / x32) • Chipset: Asmedia ASM1142 • Maximum data rate: up to 10 Gbps (USB 3.1 Gen 2) • Supported speeds: 10 Gbps, 5 Gbps, 480 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 1.5 Mbps • USB compatibility: USB 3.1 Gen 2, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, USB 1.1 • Power supply: via PCI Express or via 4-pin power connector • Power per port: max. 4.5 W (5 V / 900 mA) • Controller interface: xHCI 1.1 • Operating systems: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (32/64-bit) Package contents • PCI Express USB expansion card • Low-profile slot bracket • Driver CD • Manual Explanation of terms used • PCI Express: internal expansion interface for desktop computers. • SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps: USB standard with a maximum data rate of 10 Gbit/s. • USB Type-A: widely used USB connector for peripherals. • xHCI: host controller interface for USB communication. Ask a product question