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Small green PCB with M.2 E-Key slot, 16P cable and SMA antenna connectors

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PCIe to M.2 E-Key Adapter for Raspberry Pi 5 with 16P Cable & SMA Antenna

SKU CH-X8YW-08S13

Converts the Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe interface to an M.2 E-Key slot for NGFF wireless cards, includes a 16P cable and SMA antenna ports

  • Designed for Raspberry Pi 5 to add M.2 E-Key wireless cards
  • Includes 16P cable and SMA antenna ports for external antenna connection
  • Supports common NGFF E-Key WiFi and Bluetooth modules
  • Compact PCB fits tight spaces inside Pi cases
  • Stable high-speed PCIe signal transmission for reliable wireless performance

Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe adapter

This adapter board converts the Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe interface into a standard M.2 E-Key slot for wireless network cards. It is built for Pi 5 owners who want to add Wi-Fi or Bluetooth capability using an NGFF E-Key module. The kit includes a 16P connection cable and SMA antenna connectors for external antennas. It suits DIY projects, media servers and network routing setups that need upgraded wireless connectivity.

M.2 E-Key slot limits

The adapter provides a single M.2 E-Key slot, so only one wireless card can be installed at a time. Signal quality depends on the chosen NGFF card and the external antennas connected to the SMA ports. The 16P cable length fixes the mounting distance between the Pi 5 and the adapter board. Builders who need multiple radios or internal antenna routing cannot use this design.

Capacity and headroom

The board handles mainstream NGFF E-Key Wi-Fi and Bluetooth cards with stable high-speed PCIe transmission. It comfortably supports typical wireless throughput for media streaming, routing and general network tasks. Performance runs out when the installed card demands more bandwidth than the Pi 5 PCIe lane can deliver or when antenna placement limits signal range.

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Which M.2 E-Key wireless card should I pick for this adapter?

The board accepts any standard NGFF M.2 E-Key Wi-Fi or Bluetooth module, so choose a card that matches the wireless standard you need for your Raspberry Pi 5 project.

What does the PCIe conversion actually deliver on a Pi 5?

The adapter routes the Pi 5’s PCIe lane to the M.2 E-Key slot, giving the installed wireless card a direct high-speed link for data and Bluetooth traffic.

How does the 16P cable and SMA antenna interface limit performance?

The 16P cable carries the PCIe signals to the adapter, while the SMA ports let you attach external antennas that set the real-world range and throughput of the wireless card.

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