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Docking stations provide an easy way to use PCI Express (PCIe) cards, with a Notebook PC, or to add further slots to a desktop. In the former case it 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. This is the most popular use of the docking station. Furthermore this solution helps utilise the investment you may have already made in a Notebook / Laptop PC, as by insertion of different PCIe cards it is possible to produce a system with almost limit less functionality. So for example, with an additional Spectrum PCI 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 / expansion system is essentially transparent to the installed card and "plug and play" to the PC system, therefore extra drivers are not normally required, just those for your PCIe card.
Shown here are two lengths of docking station (PCIe expansion system), the
Magma™ EB1H for a card lengths up to 167mm (6.6") length and Magma™
EB1F any length up to 312mm (12.28"). The chassis holds three integral cooling fans
to ensure a good flow of air. This system requires a separate AC supply, but this
ensures very little power is taken from the host PC and the internal auto-switching
power converter means that the supplied AC cable simply plugs into the back.
Everything required is provided, including the interface cable and ExpressCard for
Notebook PC slots 34mm width. This also also fits the common wider 54mm slot.
Prices start from £730+vat.
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Interface cable and Notebook PC ExpressCard (34mm) |
A simple installation.
Here a full length PCI-Express card is inserted into the backplane slot of the Magma EB1F 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.
Frequently asked questions and answers about PCIe docking station/expansion systems.
| Interface to desktop PC's | ||
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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 |
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| MODEL (code summary) | SLOTS | SIZE L x W x H (mm) | WEIGHT | POWER SUPPLY | |
| EB1H | One (for cards to 167mm length) | 204mm x 196mm x 44mm | 1.27Kg | External 90 to 264V AC | |
| EB1F | One (all card lengths up to 312mm) | 348mm x 196mm x 44mm | 1.95Kg | 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.
 PCI Express Docking Station/Expansion System datasheet |
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Technical specification is subject to variation.
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