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PCIe host adapters¶
XIMEA is providing several PCIe host adapters. For both Gen2 x4 and Gen3 x8 bandwidth.
Here is an overview with basic details.
| Item P/N | Description | Manufacturer | Cable support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Optical | |||
| PEX4-G2-COP | PCIe Gen.2 x4 extender host adapter for copper cables | IOI | YES | NO |
| PEX4-G3-FIB-X2 | PCIe Gen.2 x4 extender host adapter for copper and fiber optics cables, 2 ports | IOI | YES | YES |
| PEX4-G2-FIB | PCIe Gen.2 x4 extender host adapter for copper and fiber optics cables | Samtec | YES | YES |
| PEX8-G3-X1-DOL | PCIe Gen.3 x8 extender host adapter for copper and fiber optics cables | Dolphin | YES | YES |
| PEX8-G3-X2-OSS | PCIe Gen.3 x8 extender host adapter for copper and fiber optics cables, 2 ports | One Stop System | YES | YES |
Third party¶
Besides, the PCIe Accessories provided by XIMEA you can acquire specific host adapters by yourself, below are some suggestions.
Note: XIMEA does not guarantee functionality - listed products are for information only.
IOI Host Adapter:
Cost efficient and functional adapters:
OSS Host Adapters:
Samtec Host Adapter:
If you want to use Samtec Fiber Optic cable (up to 300m long) it is highly recommended to use it in conjunction with Samtec host adapter card.
We have tried other combinations and they don’t work due to the specific spread spectrum feature and sideband signals.
Please contact our Support for more information regarding PCIe host adapters.