Product Description
This PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 controller card installs into an available PCI-Express x4 slot in your computer and enables you to upgrade your current system by adding a USB-C™ (20Gbps) port.
Product Features
Add a 20 Gbps USB Type-C port to your desktop computer: The controller card enables you to connect USB-C Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) devices to your desktop computer. The USB-C port is ideal for connecting USB devices such as external hard drives and solid state drives or charging and syncing your mobile devices. The USB-C port provides up to 15W (5V/3A) of power and is backward compatible with USB 3. 2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) and USB 3. 2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) devices.
SuperSpeed USB 3: 2 Gen 2x2 (20 Gbps) performance. The USB 3. 2 Gen 2x2 card features an ASMedia ASM3242 host controller that utilizes x4 lanes of the PCIe 3. 0 bus, making the card capable of speeds up to 20Gbps and enabling fast access to high-performance devices like NVMe drives and SSDs. The controller card supports multiple INs to reduce bandwidth loss when multiple devices are connected through a USB. The card also supports UASP for improved performance with storage devices.
Wide installation compatibility: This add-on card includes both full-profile and low-profile installation brackets ensuring you can install it into either a full or low-profile PCIe 3. 0 x4 slot (backward compatible with PCIe 2. 0). For wide platform support the card is compatible with Windows, Linux and macOS. For hassle-free installation the drivers install automatically on computers running Windows 8 or higher. Works with USB 3. 1/3. 0/2. 0 devices.
Main Specifications
Device Type |
USB adapter |
Form Factor |
Plug-in card - low profile |
Interface (Bus) Type |
PCI Express 3.0 x4 |
Interfaces |
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 - 24 pin USB-C |
Service & Support |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
Data Transfer Rate |
20 Gbps |
Connectivity Technology |
Wired |
Data Link Protocol |
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
Ports |
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 x 1 |
Compliant Standards |
USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1, USB 3.1 Gen 2, xHCI 1.1, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
Included Accessories |
Low-profile bracket |
Compliant Standards |
FCC, RoHS, UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) |
MTBF |
3,126,209 hours |
OS Required |
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Apple macOS 10.13 - 10.15, Apple macOS 11.0, Apple macOS 12.0, Apple macOS 13.0, Linux 3.5 or later, Linux LTS versions only |
Min Operating Temperature |
0 °C |
Humidity Range Operating |
15 - 90% |
Max Operating Temperature |
85 °C |
Processor |
ASMedia ASM3242 |
Width |
8 cm |
Depth |
5.1 cm |
Height |
2.2 cm |
Weight |
37 g |
Shipping Depth |
17 cm |
Shipping Height |
3 cm |
Shipping Width |
14.2 cm |
Shipping Weight |
101 g |