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ESTONE

ESTONE PCIE22A3C PCI-E to USB 3.0 5-Port Expansion Card (3 USB-C, 2 USB-A)

SKU CH-ZDTM-SG0AS

Adds three USB-C and two USB-A ports at 5 Gbps through a PCIe x1 slot, with per-port over-current protection and Windows or Mac compatibility

  • External USB ports5x USB Ports
  • Supported standardsUSB 3.0
  • Transfer speedUp to 5.0 Gbit/s
  • Supported operating systemsWindows 7/8/10/11
  • Product typePCI to USB Card
  • Compatible withWidely Compatibility: The card is compatible with Windows 7/
  • Add five USB 3.0 ports (three USB-C, two USB-A) through one PCI Express x1 slot
  • Achieve up to 5.0 Gbps transfer rates for faster file moves and backups
  • Powered directly from the PCI Express slot with no extra power cable needed
  • Each port includes independent over-current and short-circuit protection for device safety
  • Works with Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 and Mac OS 10.8.2 or later

Five-port USB 3.0 expansion card

The ESTONE PCIE22A3C adds five USB 3.0 ports to a desktop through a single PCI Express x1 slot. Three ports use the USB-C connector and two use the traditional USB-A connector. The card draws power directly from the slot, so no extra power cable is required. It is aimed at system builders who need more front- or rear-panel USB connections.

5 Gbps shared bandwidth

All five ports share a single 5 Gbps USB 3.0 channel provided by the PCI Express x1 link. The theoretical maximum is ten times the throughput of USB 2.0, though actual speed depends on the attached devices. The card fits any PCI Express x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot and works with both PCIe 2.0 and 3.0 platforms.

Driver CD and mounting screws included

A driver CD supplies the necessary Renesas or VLI USB 3.0 driver for Windows 7 and XP; Windows 10, 11 and macOS 10.8.2 or later install the driver automatically. The package also includes mounting screws and a printed manual for physical installation. Buyers who need Thunderbolt protocol support or more than 5 Gbps aggregate bandwidth should consider a different solution.

How it compares

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Price $16.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameESTONE
Product linePCIE22A3C
Model namePCIE22A3C
Product typePCI to USB Card
Performance
Transfer speedUp to 5.0 Gbit/s
Connectivity
Supported standardsUSB 3.0
Ports & slots
External USB ports5x USB Ports
Size & build
Product weight3.0 oz
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 7/8/10/11
In the box
In the box1x USB 3.0 PCI-E expansion card, 1x CD driver, 1 x installation screws, and 1x user manual.

Questions about this item

What does the 5.0 Gbps rating mean when I plug devices into this card?

The 5.0 Gbps figure is the theoretical maximum bandwidth of the USB 3.0 interface; actual throughput will be lower and depends on the specific device, cable quality and system load.

Which PCI Express versions does the x1 slot support and what bandwidth ceiling does that create?

The card works in PCIe 2.0 and 3.0 x1 slots; the single lane caps total throughput at the slot's maximum, so all five ports share that bandwidth.

What physical slot and clearance does this card need inside my desktop?

It requires a free PCI Express x1 slot (also fits x4, x8 or x16) and a standard low-profile bracket; no extra power connector is needed.

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