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Green PCB adapter board with Mini PCI-E edge connector, M.2 Key A/E slot, and SIM card holder

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK Mini PCI-E to M.2 Key A/E Riser Adapter with SIM Slot

SKU CH-E94Y-F5BNW

Converts a Mini PCI-E slot to an M.2 Key A/E interface with a SIM slot for adding Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or 4G LTE modules to embedded and industrial systems

  • Adds wireless or LTE to legacy Mini PCI-E systems
  • Independent SIM slot enables cellular data on M.2 WWAN modules
  • Dual USB and PCIe signal paths support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 4G cards
  • Compact form factor fits embedded PCs, industrial hosts and notebooks
  • Works immediately with Windows and Linux, no drivers required

Mini PCI-E to M.2 Key A/E Adapter

This adapter converts a Mini PCI-E slot into an M.2 Key A/E interface so you can install modern WiFi, Bluetooth or 4G LTE WWAN modules in older hardware. It includes an independent SIM card slot for cellular connectivity and uses a mature circuit design that supports both USB and PCIe signal transmission. The compact form factor suits embedded equipment, industrial PCs and notebook upgrades.

Who this suits and who it does not

Builders upgrading legacy industrial PCs, mini hosts or notebooks that only have Mini PCI-E slots will find this adapter useful for adding wireless or cellular functions. It is not for systems that already provide native M.2 Key A/E slots, nor for users who need to connect M.2 storage devices or modules with a different key layout.

Key specification — M.2 Key A/E interface

The adapter presents an M.2 Key A/E connector, which determines whether your wireless or WWAN module will fit and function. Only modules with a matching Key A/E notch will seat correctly and carry the required USB or PCIe signals.

Highlights

  • Adds wireless or LTE to legacy Mini PCI-E systems
  • Independent SIM slot enables cellular data on M.2 WWAN modules
  • Dual USB and PCIe signal paths support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 4G cards
  • Compact form factor fits embedded PCs, industrial hosts and notebooks
  • Works immediately with Windows and Linux, no drivers required

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does this riser adapter fit inside a standard Mini PCI-E half-height slot?

The adapter plugs directly into a Mini PCI-E socket and presents an M.2 Key A/E connector on top, so it occupies the same footprint as a regular Mini PCI-E card and adds only the height of the mounted M.2 module.

Which step do installers most often skip when fitting the SIM card?

Insert the nano-SIM into the dedicated slot on the adapter before securing the M.2 module, otherwise the module blocks access to the SIM tray.

What part will need replacement if the cellular module is upgraded to a newer M.2 Key A/E model?

Only the M.2 wireless or WWAN module itself; the adapter board and its SIM slot remain reusable for future Key A/E upgrades.

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