Vszerda PCIe 1x to USB 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps Type-E 20-pin + USB 3.0 19-pin Expansion Card

PCIe 1x expansion for front-panel USB

This Vszerda card adds a USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-E 20-pin header and a USB 3.0 19-pin socket to any desktop with a free PCIe 1x, 4x, 8x or 16x slot. It targets builders whose chassis front panel includes a Type-C connector but whose motherboard lacks the matching internal header. The Renesas D720201 controller handles the protocol conversion without requiring an external power cable.

Sustained throughput at 5 Gbit/s

The adapter maintains the full 5 Gbit/s signalling rate during extended file transfers rather than throttling after a short burst. Windows XP through 11 and Linux kernels recognise the device natively, so driver overhead stays low during long copy sessions. Both the Type-E and 19-pin ports share the single PCIe 1x lane, so simultaneous heavy traffic on both connectors divides the available bandwidth.

Low-profile bracket keeps thermals simple

The card draws all power from the PCIe slot and ships with a low-profile bracket that fits compact cases without blocking airflow. No active cooling is present, so acoustic output is zero and surface temperatures remain close to ambient during typical workloads. The bare PCB design leaves the Renesas controller exposed to case airflow, which is sufficient for the power envelope of a 5 Gbit/s USB host controller.