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PCIe Gen3
Backplane

The PCIe Gen3 Backplane provides a stable and cost-effective platform for expanding PCIe-based systems using Gen3 signaling. Designed for edge computing environments, embedded setups, and lab-based prototyping, it supports multi-slot configurations with x8/x16 lane support. With focus on clean layout, solid mechanical fit,validated electrical performance, it's ideal for developers integrators seeking a proven PCIe Gen3 backbone.

Speed Interface Protocol Support Form Factor

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8 GT/s per lane

Speed

PCle x8 / x16 Compact /
Custom GPUs,NVMe SSDs

Interface

Product
Overview

The NVMe-over-Fabrics SmartNIC is a high-performance, FPGA-powered interface card designed to expose local PCIe-based NVMe SSDs to remote systems over high-speed Ethernet/IP networks. Supporting both NVMe-over-RDMA and NVMe-over-TCP protocols, this SmartNIC enables disaggregated storage architectures, efficient pooling of SSD resources, and ultra-low-latency access for AI, HPC, and hyperscale deployments. With customizable firmware and DMA offload, it reduces CPU load while maximizing IOPS and bandwidth.
Key
Features
  • check Supports PCle Gen3 (8 GT/s per lane)
  • check Up to 6-8 expansion slots with bifurcation support
  • check Optimized PCB layout for signal integrity
  • check Compatible with GPUs, FPGAs, SmartNICs, and NVMe drives
  • check Ideal for edge compute, industrial systems, and test benches
  • check Compact form factor for easy lab or enclosure integration

Technical Specifications

BLACK-ICONParameter
WHITE-ICONSpecifications
PCle Standard
Gen3-compliant
Number of Slots
Up to 6-8 (x16/x8 configurable)
Bifurcation Support
Yes (x8/x8 or x4/x4/x4/x4)
PCB Stack
up 8-10 layers with impedance control
Power Delivery
12V / ATX header / external power
Cooling Options
Passive cooling with airflow guidance
Dimensions
Custom or edge-mount form factor
Operating Temperature
0°C to 70°C
Compliance
PCI-SIG guidelines, RoHS compliant

PCIe Gen4 Backplane Use Cases

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Edge Computing Systems

Enables local PCIe expansion in constrained environments.

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Industrial Applications

Rugged PCIe extension for an embedded compute based platforms that work everywhere efficiently.

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Prototyping & Validation Labs

Stable platform for FPGA/GPU/NVMe card .

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Need Customization for Your Use Case?

This backplane can be modified to support different slot configurations, power inputs, or thermal profiles.
Reach out to our team to customize it for your platform.