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 SuperSpeed USB support 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 require 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 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 speed: 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 speed of 10 Gbit/s. • USB Type-A: commonly used USB connector for peripherals. • xHCI: host controller interface for USB communication. Ask a product question