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3M™ Twin Axial High-Speed Cable Assemblies

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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.

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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.

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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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