Product Overview
PE3A (PCI-Express or USB 3.0 to ExpressCard Adapter)
Introduction:
PE3A is passive adapter to useexisting PCI-Express Add-in-Card or USB3.0 device in the ExpressCard2.0Standard slot.
The ExpressCard 2.0 Standard supports the latest versions of the PCI Express and USB3.0 SuperSpeed USB specifications by offering transfer rates of up to5Gbps. The ExpressCard 2.0 Standard supports backward compatibility with previously released products.
Edge-Free PCIe x1 connector is used for PCIex4, x8 and x16 cards.
External power input from FDD 4pin power connector is supported.
On-board switch can switchExpressCard 2.0 / 1.0 mode for USB3.0
Specification:
- ExpressCard Standard Release 2.0 (PCMCIA)
- PCI Express base Specification 2.0: Up to 5Gbps
- PCI Express Card Electromechanical (CEM) Specification 2.0: Support x1, x4, x8 ,x16 PCIe Card
- USB Specification, Release 3.0 SuperSpeed (ExpresscCard 2.0 mode) / 2.0 Hi-Speed (1.0 mode)
* Selected by on-board switch. - System Management Bus (SMBus) Specification, Version 2.0
- Power output specification:
Without External Power Input: 3.3V/1.3A(Max), 5V/0.9A(Max), 12V/0.2A(Max) - Exclusive
With External Power Input: 3.3V/1.3A(Max), 5V/>0.9A(Max), 12V/3A(Max) - Simultaneous
System Requirements:
- ExpressCard Standard Release 2.0 slot (Note: Only USB2.0 available in ExpressCard 1.0 slot)
- External Power Supply (Ex. Bplus GX-34W-5-12 , ATX Power Supply)
PE3, PE4L, PE4H PCIe passive adapter comparison 2010/Oct/30 | ||||||
Functions comparison |
PE3 |
PE3A |
PE4L |
PE4L |
PE4H |
PE4H |
USB interface |
USB2.0
|
USB3.0
|
USB2.0
|
USB2.0
|
USB2.0
|
USB2.0
|
PCIe interface |
1x
|
1x
|
1x,2x,4x,8x,16x
|
1x,2x,4x,8x,16x
|
1x,2x,4x,8x,16x
|
1x,2x,4x,8x,16x
|
3.3V power switch protect your host |
No
|
No
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
12V power fuse Trip current (Itrip) |
Not support
|
Not support
|
Not support
|
Not support
|
10A
|
10A
|
Custom PCIe external cable support |
NO cable
|
NO cable
|
30cm, 100cm
|
30cm, 100cm
|
30cm, 100cm
|
30cm, 100cm
|
Power LED |
No
|
No
|
3V LED
|
3V LED
|
3V LED
|
PERST#,12V,5V,3V
|
5V USB power from expresscard |
Internal 500mA
|
Internal 1000mA
|
PSU (floppy conn)
|
PSU(floppy conn)
|
DC Jack or PSU
|
DC Jack or PSU
|
12V power from external DC jack |
No
|
No
|
DC12V
|
DC12V
|
DC15~20V
|
DC15~20V
|
12V power from PSU (floppy power) |
No
|
No
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
DC 19V to 12V |
No
|
No
|
No
|
No
|
12V/2A
|
12V/3A
|
12V to 5V |
No
|
No
|
No
|
No
|
5V/3A
|
5V/1.5A
|
5V to 3.3V |
No
|
No
|
3.3V/3A
|
3.3V/3A
|
3.3V/3A
|
3.3V/3A
|
PERST# delay switch |
No
|
No
|
No
|
7sec
|
No
|
0 or 7 or 15 sec
|
PCBA Dimension |
108.5x34mm
|
108.5x34mm
|
64.3x46.7mm
|
64.05x46.55mm
|
185.25x36mm
|
185.25x36mm
|
Mass Production |
Now
|
2010/Nov
|
Now
|
Now
|
Now
|
2010/Nov
|
Documents Download | |||
Brief V3.2 | Taiwan | Taiwan 2 | China Mirror |
Dimension V3.2 | Taiwan | Taiwan 2 | China Mirror |
Schematic V3.2 | Taiwan | Taiwan 2 | China Mirror |
Brief V3.1 | Taiwan | Taiwan 2 | China Mirror |
Dimension V3.1 | Taiwan | Taiwan 2 | China Mirror |
Schematic V3.1 | Taiwan | Taiwan 2 | China Mirror |
Comparison List | Taiwan | Taiwan 2 | China Mirror |