NGFF (M.2) Key M NVME SSD to Mini PCI-e Adapter with FFC Cable.
Product features 1 :
1.This adapter is used for converting M.2 Key M nvme SSD to Mini PCI-E interface.
2.This adapter only supports Key M nvme SSD , does not support key B/ B+M SATA-bus type SSD.
3.Support M.2 2230/2242/2260/2280 type Card dimension.
4. Support only full-size Mini Card dimension.
product overview:
In the field of laptop and desktop storage upgrades, this NGFF (M.2) Key-M to Mini PCI-E extension adapter is a revolutionary tool. Specially designed for devices with Mini PCI-E slots on motherboards, it cleverly builds a bridge between NVME SSDs and motherboards, accurately addressing users' urgent need for hard drive expansion. With the carefully designed NGFF (M.2) Key-M interface, it is fully compatible with NVME SSDs in four sizes: 2230/2242/2260/2280mm. Whether you pursue ultimate compactness or crave large capacity storage, you can find a suitable solution here. The Mini PCI-E interface on the other end can seamlessly connect to the full-size Mini PCI-E slot on the computer motherboard, ensuring a stable connection. It is worth mentioning that FFC cable transmission is used, providing two length options of 15cm and 25cm, which combines flexibility and efficiency, easily meeting the internal space layout needs of different devices, making storage expansion easy and convenient.
Definition of Mini PCI-E Interface
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Pin number | Signal name | Pin number | Signal name |
1
| WAKE(Definition of Mini PCI-e and mSATA interfaces) | 2 | 3.3V |
3 |
RESEVED(Reserved)
| 4 | GND |
5
| RESERVED(Reserved) | 6 | 1.5V |
7
| CLKREQ | 8 | RESERVED(Reserved) |
9
| GND | 10 | RESERVED(Reserved) |
11
| REFCLK- | 12 | RESERVED(Reserved) |
13
| REFCL+ | 14 | RESERVED(Reserved) |
15
| GND | 16 | RESERVED(Reserved) |
17
| RESERVED(Reserved) | 18 | GND |
19
| RESERVED(Reserved) | 20 | RESERVED(Reserved) |
21
| GND | 22 | PERST |
23
| PERPO(RXN) | 24 | 3.3V |
25
| PERNO(RXP) | 26 | GND |
27
| GND | 28 | 1.5V |
29
| GND | 30 | SMB_CLK |
31
| PETRO(TXN) | 32 | SMB_DATA |
33
| PETPO(TXP) | 34 | GND |
35
| GND | 36 | USB_D- |
37
| GND | 38 | USB_D+ |
39
| 3.3V | 40 | GND |
41
| 3.3V | 42 | LED_WWAN |
43
| GND | 44 | LED_WWAN |
45
| RESERVED(Reserved) | 46 | LED_WPAN |
47
| RESERVED(Reserved) | 48 | 1.5V |
49
| RESERVED(Reserved) | 50 | GND |
51
| RESERVED(Reserved) | 52 | 3.3V(Module working power supply) |
Product features 2 :
1. Wide SSD size compatibility: The NGFF (M.2) Key-M interface has been carefully designed to demonstrate excellent tolerance for NVME SSDs of different sizes. Whether used for ultrabooks, it is compatible with compact 2230mm SSDs to achieve ultimate portability and storage performance; For desktop computers that pursue large capacity storage, the 2280mm SSD interface can be connected with precise size fit and stable electrical connection to ensure efficient operation of SSDs, fully unleash their high-speed read and write potential, and meet the diverse storage capacity and performance needs of various users.
2. Precise motherboard slot adaptation: The Mini PCI-E interface strictly follows industry standards and can accurately adapt to the full height Mini PCI-E slots on computer motherboards. The internal pins are finely polished, made of high-purity copper and gold-plated, with excellent conductivity and oxidation resistance, effectively reducing contact resistance and signal transmission loss. During installation, users can experience a smooth plugging and unplugging experience. After insertion, the interface fits tightly to ensure stable and reliable data transmission, providing a solid guarantee for hard disk expansion.
3. High quality FFC cable transmission: Choosing FFC cable as the data transmission medium is a major highlight of this extension cable adapter. FFC cables have the characteristics of good flexibility and small space occupation. In the complex space environment inside the equipment, they can be easily wired, avoiding installation inconvenience and space occupation problems caused by strong cables. At the same time, FFC cables perform excellently in signal transmission, effectively resisting electromagnetic interference and ensuring fast and stable data transmission between NVME SSDs and motherboards. Whether it is sequential or random read and write, they can maintain excellent performance and greatly improve the overall efficiency of the storage system.
4. Flexible length selection: Fully considering the differences in internal space of different devices, two length specifications are provided: 15cm and 25cm. For laptops with compact internal space, a 15cm cable is sufficient to achieve precise connection within a limited space, avoiding entanglement and clutter caused by excessively long cables; For desktop computers with relatively ample internal space, the 25 centimeter cable provides users with more flexible wiring options. The wiring direction can be freely adjusted according to the actual distance between the motherboard slot and the hard drive installation position, ensuring a smooth and tidy installation process.
Product Structure and Interface Introduction:
1. NGFF (M.2) Key-M interface: Made with high-precision molds, ensuring extremely high dimensional accuracy of the interface and almost perfect fit with the gold fingers of NVME SSDs of different sizes. The metal pins inside the interface are precision machined and coated with a moderately thick layer of gold on the surface using advanced electroplating technology. This not only greatly improves conductivity, but also enhances the wear and corrosion resistance of the pins. Even in frequent plugging and unplugging scenarios, stable electrical connections can still be maintained. Clear directional markings are provided at the edges to facilitate accurate insertion of SSDs by users. The built-in elastic buckle structure automatically locks the SSD in place to prevent loosening and ensure stable data transmission.
2. Mini PCI-E interface: Strictly manufactured according to the full height Mini PCI-E slot standard, the interface size is precise and error free. The internal pin layout is reasonable, using high-quality metal materials and undergoing multiple fine stamping and polishing processes to ensure smooth and defect free pin surfaces, further reducing impedance during signal transmission. The interface shell is made of high-strength engineering plastic, which is precision injection molded to have good insulation performance and mechanical strength, effectively preventing damage to the interface caused by static interference and external collision. The plug-in design is tightly fitted and can automatically lock after insertion to prevent loosening, providing reliable protection for the connection with the motherboard.
3. FFC wire: FFC wire is composed of multiple layers of insulation material wrapped around precisely arranged conductors. The conductor is made of high-purity copper material and undergoes special annealing treatment to provide better flexibility and conductivity, ensuring minimal signal transmission loss. The insulation material selected is polyester film with excellent electrical insulation performance. In complex installation environments, it can effectively isolate electromagnetic interference and flexibly bend with good flexibility to adapt to the spatial layout inside different equipment. The connection between the two ends and the interface adopts advanced crimping technology, which precisely controls the pressure and temperature to achieve a firm connection between the wire and the interface, ensuring smooth signal transmission.
Performance advantages:
1. Leap in storage performance: By adapting to NVME SSDs and motherboards, fully leverage the high-speed read and write advantages of the NVME protocol. Compared to traditional storage solutions, sequential read speeds can be increased several times, and sequential write speeds have also been significantly improved. When dealing with large files, running large software, or performing multitasking operations, the waiting time is significantly reduced. Whether it is office, entertainment, or professional creation, users can enjoy a smooth and efficient experience, fully tapping into the hardware potential of the device.
2. Convenient installation and expansion: Wide dimensional compatibility and precise motherboard adaptation, coupled with flexible cable length selection, make this extension cable adapter easy to install. Users can easily complete the installation without complex technical knowledge and professional tools. Whether laptop users want to upgrade their storage or desktop gamers want to expand their hard drive capacity, it can be quickly achieved, providing a convenient way for upgrading and transforming device storage systems.
3. Stable and reliable operation: High quality interface materials, advanced FFC cables, and reasonable structural design jointly ensure the stability and reliability of the product. In daily use, it can effectively avoid storage failures caused by loose interfaces, signal interference, cable damage, and other issues, ensuring safe and stable data transmission. Even under long-term high load operation, it can maintain good performance, allowing users to use the device with peace of mind without worrying about data loss or system crashes.
Usage:
1. Preparation: Select NVME SSDs of appropriate sizes according to requirements, prepare NGFF (M.2) Key-M to Mini PCI-E extension cable adapters of corresponding lengths (15 cm or 25 cm), and necessary disassembly tools such as screwdrivers. Before operation, be sure to turn off the power of the laptop or desktop computer and disconnect the power adapter to ensure safe operation.
2. Installing SSD: Align the gold fingers of the NVME SSD with the NGFF (M.2) Key-M interface, paying attention to the correct insertion direction, and slowly insert with moderate force until the SSD fully enters the interface. At this point, the elastic buckle inside the interface will automatically fasten the SSD to ensure a secure fixation. If the buckle is not fully fastened, gently press it to tightly fit the SSD, and then tighten the M.2 screw provided to the screw on the PCB board to fix it.
3. Connect the motherboard: Open the laptop or desktop computer case and locate the Mini PCI-E slot on the motherboard. Align the Mini PCI-E interface of the extension cable adapter with the slot and slowly insert it in the correct direction to ensure that the interface is fully compatible. After insertion, the interface will automatically lock to prevent loosening. If using a desktop computer, it is important to avoid colliding with other components on the motherboard during installation.
4. Wiring arrangement: Reasonably arrange FFC wires according to the internal space layout of the equipment. If using 15cm wire, ensure that the wire is neatly arranged in a limited space to avoid excessive bending; If using 25cm wire, the wiring direction can be adjusted according to the actual situation, and excess wire should be sorted out to avoid entanglement with other components, ensuring a clean and orderly interior of the chassis.
5. Power on and testing: After completing the above steps, carefully check the connection between the SSD and the extension cable adapter, whether the connection between the extension cable adapter and the motherboard is tight, and whether the FFC cable is damaged or abnormal. After confirming the correctness, close the chassis cover (or the back cover for laptops), reconnect the power adapter, and turn on the computer. The computer system will automatically recognize the newly installed hard drive, and users can perform formatting, partitioning, and other operations on the hard drive in the system settings before it can be used normally. During use, professional disk performance testing software such as CrystalDiskMark can be used to test the performance of the hard drive and determine if its read and write speeds meet expectations.
Applicable scenarios:
Laptop upgrade: For older laptops with insufficient original hard drive capacity or poor performance, installing this extension cable adapter with NVME SSD can achieve storage capacity expansion and performance improvement. Whether it is a ultrabook used for daily office and study, or a gaming laptop used for entertainment and creation, upgrading can significantly improve operational efficiency, extend device lifespan, and meet the growing storage needs of users.
Desktop storage expansion: In the desktop field, whether it is a regular office computer, as the amount of data increases, more storage space is needed; This extension cable adapter can play an important role in high-performance gaming consoles and professional workstations that have strict requirements for hard disk read and write speeds. Users can add high-capacity and high-performance NVME SSDs according to their needs, build high-speed storage systems, and easily cope with high storage performance requirements for applications such as large games, video editing, 3D modeling, etc., improving work and entertainment experiences.
Definition of Mini PCI-e and mSATA interfaces
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Mini PCI-e
| mSATA | ||
Pin number | Signal name | Pin number | Signal name |
1
| WAKE(Definition of Mini PCI-e and mSATA interfaces) | 1 | NC(Undefined) |
2 |
3.3V
| 2 | 3.3V |
3
| RESEVED(Reserved) | 3 | NC(Undefined) |
4
| GND | 4 | GND |
5
| RESERVED(Reserved) | 5 | NC(Undefined) |
6
| 1.5V | 6 | NC(Undefined) |
7
| CLKREQ | 7 | NC(Undefined) |
8
| RESERVED(Reserved) | 8 | NC(Undefined) |
9
| GND | 9 | GND |
10
| RESERVED(Reserved) | 10 | NC(Undefined) |
11
| REFCLK- | 11 | NC(Undefined) |
12
| RESERVED(Reserved) | 12 | NC(Undefined) |
13
| REFCL+ | 13 | NC(Undefined) |
14
| RESERVED(Reserved) | 14 | NC(Undefined) |
15
| GND | 15 | GND |
16
| RESERVED(Reserved) | 16 | NC(Undefined) |
17
| RESERVED(Reserved) | 17 | NC(Undefined) |
18
| GND | 18 | GND |
19
| RESERVED(Reserved) | 19 | NC(Undefined) |
20
| RESERVED(Reserved) | 20 | NC(Undefined) |
21
| GND | 21 | GND |
22
| PERST | 22 | NC(Undefined) |
23
| PERPO(RXN) | 23 | TX+ |
24
| 3.3V | 24 | 3.3V |
25
| PERNO(RXP) | 25 | TX- |
26
| GND | 26 | GND |
27
| GND | 27 | GND |
28
| 1.5V | 28 | NC(Undefined) |
29
| GND | 29 | GND |
30
| SMB_CLK | 30 | NC(Undefined) |
31
| PETRO(TXN) | 31 | RX- |
32
| SMB_DATA | 32 | NC(Undefined) |
33
| PETPO(TXP) | 33 | RX+ |
34
| GND | 34 | GND |
35
| GND | 35 | GND |
36
| USB_D- | 36 | RESERVED(Reserved) |
37
| GND | 37 | GND |
38
| USB_D+ | 38 | RESERVED(Reserved) |
39
| 3.3V | 39 | 3.3V |
40
| GND | 40 | GND |
41
| 3.3V | 41 | 3.3V |
42
| LED_WWAN | 42 | NC(Undefined) |
43
| GND | 43 | GND |
44
| LED_WWAN | 44 | NC(Undefined) |
45
| RESERVED(Reserved) | 45 | RESERVED(Reserved) |
46
| LED_WPAN | 46 | NC(Undefined) |
47
| RESERVED(Reserved) | 47 | RESERVED(Reserved) |
48
| 1.5V | 48 | NC(Undefined) |
49
| RESERVED(Reserved) | 49 | DA/DSS(Device activation) |
50
| GND | 50 | GND |
51
| RESERVED(Reserved) | 51 | Presence Delection |
52
| 3.3V(Module working power supply) | 52 | 3.3V |