EC3U (USB3.0 1-port ExpressCard/34 host adapter)

Introduction:
EC3U is Expresscard to USB 3.0 adapter converter. You can easily add USB 3.0 to your notebook with 34/54mm ExpressCard slot.
The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 1-Port ExpressCard/34 easily adds USB 3.0 1-ports host to your notebook computer. Maximize data transfer speeds using higher-bandwidth peripherals including external USB 3.0 external disk drives high-resolution webcams digital video cameras and multi-channel audio.

Features
• Compliant with ExpressCard 1.0 specs.
• Interface: One USB 3.0 port to PCIe 1x I/F
• Port: 1 x 9-pin Type A Female USB 3.0
  Transfer rate: USB 3.0: Up to 5Gb/s; USB 2.0 : Up to 480 Mb/s.
• FRESCO component for the highest level of performance and compatibility.
• Supplying power for USB3.0 connector up to 900mA

 

  Driver download (ver3.0.110.12)

  Driver download (ver3.0.105.11)

EC3U Special design

1. USB3.0 connector invisible while inserted into laptop.

2. 5V DC-jack build in for external power input.

3. FRESCO FL1000 controller.

4. Internal 5V 900mA DC2DC circuit for USB3.0 current.

5. CMOS-based LDO regulator for VCC core.

6. 2x High quality tant. Capacity.

Dimensions: 34 x 75 x 5mm

Weight: 35 g

System Requirements:
• Notebook or desktop PC with an available ExpressCard slot.
• Windows 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit)
  

EC3U, EC4U USB3.0 Host ExpressCard adapter comparison            2011/July/17
Functions comparison	EC3U V1.0	EC4U V1.2	EC4U V1.3
Card Appearance Dimension	ExpressCard34mm	ExpressCard34mm	ExpressCard34mm
Interface	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Controller	Fresco FL1000G	NEC uPd720200	Renesas uPd720200A
Internal Power supply	5V / 900mA	5V / 900mA	5V / 900mA
External Power supply with USB cable	5V / 500mA	5V / 500mA	5V / 500mA
External Power supply with DC adapter	5V / 3000mA	5V / 3000mA	5V / 3000mA
Status	Sample Now	Available	Available

EC3U Package Contents
EC3U (USB3.0 1-port ExpressCard/34 host adapter) x1	P25AMTDC60 (USB A Male to DC Power Cable) x1

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SPB087 (ExpressCard 34 to 54 Bracket) Notice: SPB087 (Expersscard 34 to 54 bracket) is design for BPLUS own product. It may cannot install properly to other expresscard brand.