x1 PCI Express Extender

Overview:

Easy access to UUT in any computer case
Integrated Universal Byte Blaster
Supports ALTERA, XILINX, LATTICE for FPGA/CPLD programming
Mechanical stabilization for add-in PCI Express cards to facilitate bracket-less mount (US Patent 7,255,570)
Supports hot-swap operation

PCI Express Extender

PCI Express Extender with tested PCI Express board

PCI to PCI Express Adapter Package

The x1 PCI Express Extender was designed to support the development, debugging and verification of PCI Express boards. The Extender provides a complete PCI Express debugging platform that allows easy access to the logic signals, it has overcurrent protection and hot-swap operation capability.

Specifications:

Meets PCI Express 2.1 specification
PCI Express 2.5 Gbps per direction
PCI Express Single-line Port
Supports hot-swap operation
Supports use of an external power supply
Power monitoring and current limiting for the voltages on the PCI Express test connector
Implements Universal FPGA ByteBlaster functionality for the different types of FPGA
(like Xilinx, Altera, Lattice)
IEEE-1149.1 JTAG Boundary Scan port is available to support system and board level testing
Patented mechanical design allows easy access to the connectors on the UUT in any computer case
(US Patent 7,186,145)
Mechanical stabilization for add-in PCI Express cards to facilitate bracket-less mount
(US Patent 7,255,570)
Supports 2U and standard computer cases