Mini PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) is a compact and versatile form factor that offers several advantages for various applications.
We've put together five reasons why Mini PCIe is such a great form factor for so many projects:
- Compact Size: Mini PCIe cards are significantly smaller than their full-sized PCIe counterparts, making them ideal for devices with limited space or where size constraints are a concern. Their compact size allows them to fit into small form factor systems, such as ultrabooks, embedded systems, and compact industrial computers.
- Versatility: Mini PCIe slots are versatile and can accommodate a wide range of expansion cards, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapters, solid-state drives (SSDs), cellular modems, GPS modules, and various other I/O expansion cards. This versatility makes Mini PCIe suitable for a broad spectrum of applications.
- Hot Swappable: Mini PCIe slots often support hot-swapping, allowing you to remove and replace cards without shutting down the system. This feature is particularly valuable in scenarios where uninterrupted operation is crucial, such as in enterprise environments and industrial automation.
- Ruggedness: Some Mini PCIe cards are designed to meet industrial and military standards for ruggedness and durability. These cards are engineered to withstand harsh environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, vibration, and shock, making them well-suited for demanding applications like military and automotive systems.
- Cost-Efficiency: Mini PCIe cards are generally more affordable than their larger PCIe counterparts. The cost savings, combined with their small size, make them an attractive choice for embedded systems and applications where a cost-effective solution is desired.
Mini PCIe is a great form factor due to its compact size, versatility, hot-swapping capability, ruggedness, and cost-effectiveness. VersaLogic’s wide range of industrial temperature MiniPCIe expansion boards makes it easy to customise your system.
From Ethernet-on-Fiber to CAN Bus expansion, VersaLogic’s plug-in expansion is ready to go.
| VL-MPEe-E7 |
Dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet TSN |
| VL-MPEe-E6 |
Gigabit Ethernet with POE+ |
| VL-MPEu-C1 |
Dual CAN Bus Interface |
| VL-MPEe-E5 |
Dual Ethernet |
| VL-MPEu-G3 |
Advanced GPS Receiver - 72 channel |
| VL-MPEe-E4 |
Fiber-Optic Ethernet I/O |
| VL-MPEe-FW1 |
1394 FireWire Interface |
| VL-MPEe-V5 |
Video Expansion Module |
| VL-MPEu-G2 |
GPS Receiver - 56 channel |
| VL-MPEs-S3 |
SATA Interface |
| VL-MPEs-F1 |
256 GB mSATA Data Storage |
| VL-MPEe-U2 |
Serial I/O |
| VL-MPEe-A1/A2 |
Analog Input |
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