Simplecom EC365 PCIe x4 to 2-Port USB 3.2 Gen II Type-C Expansion Card

The Simplecom EC365 PCIe x4 to 2-Port USB 3.2 Gen II Type-C Expansion Card adds two USB-C ports to compatible desktop PCs, with one supporting DP Alt Mode for video output up to 4K@60Hz via the miniDP input. Supporting PCIe 3.0 x4, integrated 12V to 5V power conversion and plug and play for Windows 10 and later operating systems, the expansion card provides high-speed connectivity for USB-C peripherals, monitors and docking stations.

Features

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Simplecom EC365 PCIe x4 to 2-Port USB 3.2 Gen II 10Gbps Type-C with Mini DisplayPort Input for USB-C DP Alt Mode Expansion Card

Upgrade your desktop PC with this 2-Port USB-C PCIe Expansion Card, designed to deliver high-speed data transfer and video integration through a single USB-C port. Featuring a mini DisplayPort input for video passthrough, it allows you to transmit video signals directly through the USB-C port, perfect for connecting to USB-C docking stations or USB-C monitors with display output capabilities.

With DP Alt Mode support on one USB-C port, it enables simultaneous data transfer and video output at resolutions up to 4K@60Hz. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface also provides fast 10Gbps data transfer speeds, ensuring efficient performance for external drives, peripherals, and displays.

The expansion card connects via a PCIe x4 interface, and is also compatible with x8 or x16 slots. Installation is straightforward and easy, the integrated 12V to 5V power module supplies stable power directly from the PCIe slot, no external power adaptor required.

With plug-and-play compatibility for Windows 10 and later, this expansion card offers a simple solution to enhance your desktop’s connectivity for modern USB-C peripherals, monitors, and docking stations.

• 2-Port USB-C expansion card with miniDP input for video passthrough to USB-C
• One USB-C port supports DP Alt Mode with simultaneous data and video output
• miniDP input support video input resolutions up to 4K@60Hz
• Compatible with USB-C docking stations with video output capability
• Supports direct connection to USB-C monitors
• USB-C video output supports resolutions up to 4K@60Hz
• PCIe x4 interface, also compatible with PCIe x8 or x16 slot
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface supports data transfer rates of up to 10Gbps
• Built-in over current protection on each USB port
• Powered by PCIe, no external power required
• Built-in PCIe 12V to 5V modules provide power to USB ports
• Plug and play for Windows 10 and later operating system

Important Notes

• The miniDP port functions as a video input only.
• The miniDP port must be connected to the DisplayPort output on your motherboard or graphics card, the video signal will then pass through to the USB-C 2 port.
• Please note that this expansion card does not include a graphics processor, the USB-C video output is passed through from the miniDP input port.
• The USB-C 1 port supports data transfer only and does not support video output.
• If you plan to connect the mini DP port to the DisplayPort on your motherboard, please ensure your CPU has integrated graphics.
• Only one extended display is supported (USB-C docking station with multiple display outputs will be limited to one extended screen)