Introduction

Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) has evolved into a fundamental technology for modern motherboards, enabling high-speed communication between components such as GPUs, SSDs, and network cards. As the backbone for these components, PCIe slots must be both efficient and robust, and this is where the card edge connector plays a pivotal role.

The Evolution of PCIe Standards

The PCIe standard has evolved significantly since its inception, from PCIe 1.0 to the latest PCIe 5.1. Each iteration has improved data transfer rates, making PCIe the go-to interface for high-performance devices. Along with these advancements, the physical design of card edge connectors has also evolved, adapting to the increasing demands of data throughput and power delivery.