The Simplecom EC315 is a PCIe x4 expansion card that adds high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity to your desktop, with data transfer rates of up to 10Gbps. It provides both rear-panel USB-C and USB-A ports plus internal front-panel connectors, so you can run external and front-panel USB ports at the same time.
Key Features
- PCIe x4 expansion card, also compatible with PCIe x8 or x16 slots
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface supports data transfer rates of up to 10Gbps
- Integrated PCIe to USB 3.2 Gen 2 controller and USB 3.2 Gen 2 hub controller
- Rear-panel and front-panel USB ports can operate simultaneously
- Two rear-panel connectors: 1x USB-C and 1x USB-A port
- Two internal front-panel connectors: USB 3.0 19/20-Pin and Key-A (Type-E)
- Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices
- Built-in over current protection on each USB port
- Powered by PCIe, no external power required
- Built-in PCIe 12V to 5V modules provide power to the USB ports
- Plug and play with automatic installation on Windows
Specifications
- PCIe Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4, compatible with PCIe x8 or x16 slots
- USB Standard: USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps
- Rear Panel Connectors: 1x USB-A, 1x USB-C
- Internal Connectors for Front Panel: 1x USB 3.0 19/20Pin socket (front USB-A), 1x Key-A (Type-E) connector (front USB-C)
- USB Speed Support: SuperSpeed+ (10Gbps), SuperSpeed (5Gbps), HiSpeed (480Mbps), Full Speed (12Mbps)
- USB Power Source: Integrated PCIe 12V to 5V module
- Operating System Support: Windows 7 and above
System Requirements
- 1x available PCIe 3.0 or higher x4/x8/x16 slot on the motherboard; note that PCIe 1.0 or 2.0 x4 slot bandwidth is lower than 10Gbps
- Plug and play for Windows 8 and above; Windows 7 requires driver installation
What's in the Box
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Expansion Card
- 1x Low Profile Bracket