StarTech.com 4 Port USB Card, PCI Express, USB 3.0

StarTech USB Card, 4 Sub Ports, PCI Express Bus Type - PEXUSB3S44V

This USB card provides additional USB connectivity to desktop systems via a PCI Express slot, extending system interfaces for peripherals and data transfer. It integrates into standard PC motherboards to expand available ports for equipment used in automation and electronics environments, while conforming to common environmental and safety directives.

Features and Benefits:

• Four external ports increasing peripheral connection capacity
  USB 3.0 signalling for high-speed data transfers
  PCIe Interface offering direct bus communication
  Complies with RoHS and CE ensuring regulatory conformity

Applications

• Suitable for adding multiple sensors and measurement devices to a workstation
  Ideal for connecting USB instrumentation in control cabinets via a desktop PC
  Used with data-acquisition modules requiring additional high-speed ports
  Can be used for expanding ports on engineering testbenches and workstations

Which bus slot is required to install this card?

It requires an available PCI Express expansion slot on the host motherboard to provide direct communication with the system bus.

How many additional devices can I connect simultaneously?

You can attach up to four USB peripherals at once through the card’s four-port configuration.

What signalling standard governs transfer speeds on the card?

The card uses the USB 3.0 signalling standard to enable higher throughput compared with older USB generations.

Are there any environmental or safety standards observed?

The design meets RoHS material restrictions and carries CE conformity marking for applicable regulatory requirements.