3M™ Twin Axial PCI Express Extender Assemblies Gen 5.0, 8KDx Series
Elevate your system performance with 3M™ Twin Axial PCI Express Extender Assemblies Gen 5.0 8KDx Series.

Achieve speeds up to 32 GT/s per lane and 64GB/s bandwidth for x16 configurations. Designed for PCIe (85 ohm) 5.0 applications, these extenders feature flexible, foldable thin twin axial ribbon cables for versatile routing and compact custom configurations. Precision-formed, continuously laminated shields ensure high-bandwidth, resonance-free signal integrity at Gen 5.0 speeds.
Maximize your PCIe 5.0 systems with 3M™ extender assemblies, available in x8, x16, straddlemount, and surfacemount versions. Place PCIe peripheral cards in any orientation, offload signals, relocate card slots, bridge between PCBs, and more.
Configurations:
- 8KDH, X16 straddlemount straight
- 8KDJ, X16 surfacemount right angle
- 8KD8, X8 straddlemount straight
- 8KD9, X8 surfacemount right angle
Key Features:
- PCIe® (85ohm) 5.0 applications
- X8 and X16, straddlemount and surfacemount versions
- Compatible with Card Electromechanical (CEM) connectors
- Can be folded or simply routed to the peripheral card
- Provides low-loss extension
- Thin, low-profile ribbon cable construction allows for easy routing and cable management 30 AWG signal wire size
- High-bandwidth, resonance free SI performance
- Standard lengths: 0.250m, 0.500m, 0.750m, 1.00m
Applications:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- High density system architectures
- Servers
- PC gaming
- High performance computing
- High speed test equipment
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3M™ Twin Axial Internal Cable Assemblies Guide
Learn more about 3M's low-profile cables designed to enhance airflow, routing, and thermal efficiency without sacrificing performance.

Application Profile
Speed meets flexibility with the 3M™ Twin Axial PCI Express Extender Assemblies Gen 5.0. Learn about its vast array of applications.

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