Add a high-speed USB-C port to your desktop PC with the Simplecom EC318v2 PCIe x4 to USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 expansion card. Delivering data transfer rates of up to 20Gbps through a single USB-C port, it is a practical upgrade for modern devices that need maximum performance.
Key Features
- PCIe x4 expansion card, also compatible with PCIe x8 or x16 slots
- USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface supports data transfer rates of up to 20Gbps
- Adds 1x USB-C 20Gbps port to your desktop PC
- Backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2 and earlier devices
- Built-in overcurrent protection
- Powered by PCIe, no external power required
- Integrated PCIe 12V to 5V module provides 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 slot)
- USB Standard: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps
- Connectors: 1x USB-C
- USB Speed Support: 20Gbps, 10Gbps, 5Gbps, 480Mbps
- USB Power Source: Integrated PCIe 12V to 5V module, SATA 15Pin (backup power only)
- Operating System Support: Windows 8 and above
What's in the Box
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 1-Port PCIe x4 Card
- 1x low profile bracket
Important Notes
- The EC318v2 does not support DP Alt Mode or USB-C Power Delivery.
- The EC318v2 is designed for PCIe 3.0 interfaces. To achieve the full speed of USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, use a PCIe slot based on PCI Express 3.0 or a newer version on your motherboard.
- Actual data transfer speeds may be limited by the connected USB device. Check your USB device's maximum supported speed.
- Thunderbolt 3 devices are supported but are only compatible with a 10Gbps data transfer rate.
- Windows 7 is not supported.