StarTech 5 Port USB 3.2 PCI Express Card with USB-C

The StarTech 5 Port USB 3.2 PCI Express Card is an internal USB expansion card that adds five USB ports, including two external USB-A and one external USB-C port, each supporting 10 Gbps transfer speeds.

Overview

Built around the ASMedia 3142 controller, this card is an upgraded version of the PEXUSB312EIC. It is designed to increase a computer's high-speed connectivity for a wide range of USB peripherals and external storage devices.

Key Features

• Upgraded ASMedia 3142 controller for 10 Gbps performance
• Five total USB ports: two external USB-A (10 Gbps), one external USB-C (10 Gbps), and two internal 5 Gbps connections via an IDC header
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard for high-speed transfers of up to 10 Gbps
• Optional SATA power connection for power-hungry devices
• Full-height and low-profile brackets included for compatibility with a range of desktop computer cases
• Bandwidth management feature that maintains performance when connecting devices with mixed speeds

Applications

The card suits high-performance external SSDs, NVMe drives, and other bandwidth-intensive devices. The internal IDC header supports front-panel or internal chassis USB ports, while the optional SATA power connection supports bus-powered hard drives and other accessories.

Power and Installation

When the optional SATA power connection is used, the USB-C port can deliver up to 15 W and each USB-A port up to 4.5 W. The card is designed for installation in a PCI Express 3.0 x4 slot. The USB-C port is designed for data transfer and does not support DisplayPort Alternate Mode or Power Delivery (PD) charging protocols.

Specifications

• Controller: ASMedia 3142
• Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x4
• Width: 3.3
• Depth: 1.5
• Height: 4.3
• Weight: 140 gm

Choose the StarTech 5 Port USB 3.2 PCI Express Card when you need additional high-speed USB-A and USB-C connectivity in a desktop PC with an available PCIe x4 slot.