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 ExpressCard2.0 Standard 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 to 5Gbps. 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)