SKU: EC315
Availability: In Stock
Brand: Simplecom
Category: Computer Accessories
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The Simplecom EC315 is a high-performance PCIe expansion card designed to enhance your desktop’s connectivity with four additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, delivering blazing fast 10Gbps data transfer speeds. Perfect for professionals and tech enthusiasts, this card provides dual rear ports — one USB-C and one USB-A — plus two internal connectors for front panel USB 3.0 and USB-C access. Equipped with an integrated PCIe to USB 3.2 Gen 2 controller and hub controller, it enables simultaneous operation of the rear and front panel ports for flexibility and convenience.
Powered directly from the PCIe slot with integrated 12V to 5V modules, the EC315 requires no external power supply and features built-in over-current protection on each USB port to ensure device safety. Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1, it supports a wide range of peripherals from external drives to VR headsets.
Installation is straightforward with plug-and-play support on Windows 8 and above, while Windows 7 users can install an optional driver. The card is compatible with PCIe 3.0 x4, x8, or x16 slots, ensuring ease of integration with modern motherboards.
Key Benefits:
| Operating System Support | Windows 7 (driver needed),Windows 8 and above (plug-and-play) |
| Form Factor | Low Profile \/ Standard Height compatible |
| Backward Compatibility | USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices supported |
| Overcurrent Protection | Built-in on each USB port |
| Power Source | Powered via PCIe slot with integrated 12V to 5V modules |
| USB Standard | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps SuperSpeed+) |
| Rear Panel Ports | 1x USB-C,1x USB-A |
| Model Number | PCA-EC315 |
| Name | Simplecom EC315 PCIe x4 to 4-Port USB 3.2 Gen II 10Gbps Type-C and Type-A with Front Panel USB 3.0 and USB-C Key-A Expansion Card |
| Category Path | Computer Accessories > Expansion Cards |
| Front Panel Connectors | 1x 19/20-pin USB 3.0 internal header (for front USB-A),1x 20-pin internal USB-C header (Type-C front panel) |
| PCIe Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 (compatible with x4,x8,x16 slots) |
| Power Source | Powered via PCIe slot with integrated 12V to 5V modules |
| Plug and Play | 1 |
| data_transfer_speed_usb | 10000 Mbps |
| USB Specification | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| USB Ports | Rear panel: 1x USB-C,1x USB-A; Front panel: USB 3.0 19/20-Pin header (USB-A),Key-A (Type-E) header (USB-C) |
| Output Connector | 1x USB-C (rear),1x USB-A (rear); Front: 19/20-Pin USB 3.0 header (USB-A),Key-A (Type-E) header (USB-C) |
| Input Connector | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Product Type | PCIe USB expansion card |
| SKU | EC315 |
| Part Number | PCA-EC315 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PCA-EC315 |