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PCI Express Docking Stations

Docking stations provide an easy way to use PCI Express (PCIe)cards, with a Notebook PC. This allows greater portability for operation out in the field, within vehicles, or simply as a way to move between different test rigs without having to carry around a heavy desktop PC. Furthermore this solution helps utilise the investment you may have already made in a Notebook / Laptop PC. By insertion of different PCIe cards it is possible to build a system with almost limit less functionality. So for example with an additional SpectrumPCI board component you could have a signal capture system, waveform generator or bus analyser. Alternatively you can use a card of your own. The docking station is essentially transparent to the PC system, hence "plug and play". Drivers not required for Windows Vista and Mac OS x, only for XP (this driver is provided).

DOCK-EB
PCIe docking station, one slot half and full length options

Shown here are two lengths of Docking Station, the Dock-EB-1H for a card lengths up to 167mm ) 6.6" length and Dock-EB-1F any length up to 312mm (12.28"). The chassis holds three integral cooling fans to ensure a good flow of air. Requires a separate AC supply, but this ensures very little power is taken from the host PC and an auto-switching internal power supply converter means that the supplied AC cable simply plugs into the back.
Everything required is provided including the interface cable and ExpressCard.



  • Caters for all sizes of PCI Express cards with up to 55 Watts of continuous power.
  • Provides dedicated power and cooling for PCI Express cards.
  • Unique "flip open" lid provides quick access to installed PCI Express card.
  • No latency expansion solution providing up to 250MB/sec throughput.
  • Vertical and rack mounting brackets included.

Interface cable and Notebook PC ExpressCard (34mm)

ExpressCard (34mm) interface with cable for NotebookPC

A simple installation.

Insertion of full-length PCI-Express card

Here a full length PCI-Express card is inserted into the backplane slot of the docking station. Full-length cards get additional support by guide rails. The hinged lid is then closed and held firmly down by two thumb screws.


question mark image (1K) Frequently asked questions and answers about PCIe Docking Stations.





Interface to desktop PC's 
 
PCI_express card for interface       The single lane 250MByte/sec (x1) PCI-Express interface card option to slot inside a desktop PC.
The docking station allows easy access and exchange of cards, without the need to open your PC again.
Ideal for development and test work.

Order code: DOCK-EB-PCIe


Specifications overview

MODEL (code summary)SLOTS SIZE L x W x H (mm)WEIGHTPOWER SUPPLY
DOCK-EB-1HOne (for cards to 167mm length)204mm x 196mm x 44mm 1.27KgExternal 90 to 264V AC
DOCK-EB-1FOne (all card lengths up to 312mm) 348mm x 196mm x 44mm1.95Kg External 90 to 264V AC

OPTIONS
Longer cable for connecting Docking Stations to Notebook PC. 3.0m. DOCK-EB-CAB3.0
Standard (normally supplied) length of cable for connecting Docking Stations to Notebook PC. 1.0m. DOCK-EB-CAB1.0
Shorter cable for connecting Docking Stations to Notebook PC. 0.5m. DOCK-EB-CAB0.5
Shorter cable for connecting Docking Stations to Notebook PC. 0.5m. DOCK-EB-CAB0.5
PCIe Host Card. Use with any Dock-EB station with PC. DOCK-EB-PCIe

The above tables represent just a summary. For a detailed specification pages please click on the link below.

link to the detailed specifications for 1 slot docking station PCI Express Docking Station datasheet

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Any technical specification is subject to variation.
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