Molex Cable 1M PCI Express x8 plug to PCI Express x8 plug - Male to Male 30VDC 74546-0801

Molex Cable 1M PCI Express x8 plug to PCI Express x8 plug - Male to Male 30VDC 74546-0801

General Description

• Manufacturer: Molex (Series 74546)

• Product: iPass PCI Express (PCIe) x8 Cable Assembly

• Part Number: 74546-0801 (also referenced as 0745460801)

• Status: Obsolete/Discontinued by Molex (availability may be limited)

Electrical Specifications

• Connector Type: PCI Express x8 plug to PCI Express x8 plug (male-male)

• Number of Contacts / Positions: 68 contacts

• Current Rating: 1.0 A per contact

• Voltage Rating: 30 VDC

• Impedance / Performance: Designed for high-speed PCIe signaling (iPass system) up to the supported PCIe Gen1 speeds (full performance dependent on system)

Physical / Mechanical

• Cable Length: 1.0 meter (approximately 3.28 feet)

• Wire Gauge: 28 AWG round cable

• Shielding: Shielded for reduced EMI and improved signal integrity

• Gender: Male to Male

• Connector Material: Zinc alloy contacts (EMI guide frames)

• Housing / Cable Color: Typically black (per distributor listings)

Environmental / Compliance

• Operating Temperature: Typical range (from similar listings) –40°C to +85°C

• RoHS Compliant: Yes (varies by report, generally RoHS3 compliant)

• REACH Status: Varies; check specific datasheet for detailed substances info

• Not Waterproof / Dustproof: Designed for internal/external cable use without IP sealing

Application / Use Case

• High-speed I/O cable for PCIe x8 connections using the Molex iPass connector system, often used in server, storage, and high-performance computing environments for external PCIe extension or connectivity.

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