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Small green PCB adapter with 16-pin cable and gold SMA antenna connector

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PCIe to M.2 E-Key Adapter with 16Pin Cable & SMA Antenna for Raspberry Pi 5

SKU CH-HPQK-DSPTH

Converts the Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe interface to an M.2 E-Key slot for WiFi 4, WiFi 5, or WiFi 6 cards, with a 16Pin cable and SMA antenna port

  • Expands Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe to M.2 E-Key slot
  • 16Pin cable enables flexible internal card placement
  • Pre-installed SMA connector for external antenna attachment
  • Supports WiFi 4, WiFi 5, WiFi 6 wireless modules
  • Optimised PCB layout for stable high-speed signal transmission

Purpose-Built Expansion for Raspberry Pi 5

This adapter converts the Raspberry Pi 5 native PCIe interface into a standard M.2 E-Key slot, enabling the use of NGFF wireless cards. It targets makers who want to add or upgrade WiFi and Bluetooth capability on the single-board computer.

Verify PCIe Availability and Card Fit

Ensure your Raspberry Pi 5 exposes the PCIe connector and that the chosen M.2 E-Key module matches the supported form factor. The included 16Pin cable must reach from the board to the adapter, so confirm internal routing space inside your case before ordering.

Passive Operation with External Antenna Option

The adapter draws power directly from the Pi and adds no active cooling, so it runs silently and adds minimal load. An SMA connector allows an external antenna to improve signal range without increasing on-board thermals or noise.

Highlights

  • Expands Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe to M.2 E-Key slot
  • 16Pin cable enables flexible internal card placement
  • Pre-installed SMA connector for external antenna attachment
  • Supports WiFi 4, WiFi 5, WiFi 6 wireless modules
  • Optimised PCB layout for stable high-speed signal transmission

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the SMUGDESK adapter include the M.2 E-Key wireless card or only the 16Pin cable and SMA antenna port?

The adapter board, 16Pin cable and SMA antenna connector are included; a compatible M.2 E-Key WiFi or Bluetooth combo module must be purchased separately.

Which wireless standards can I use with the M.2 E-Key slot on this Raspberry Pi 5 adapter?

The slot accepts NGFF M.2 E-Key cards that support WiFi 4, WiFi 5 or WiFi 6 plus Bluetooth combo functionality.

How does the pre-installed SMA antenna connector affect real-world signal range on a Raspberry Pi 5?

An external high-gain antenna attaches to the SMA port, reducing signal attenuation and extending wireless coverage compared with an on-board antenna.

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