Internal PCIe Adapter Akasa AK-PCCU3-06

The Akasa AK-PCCU3-06 is an internal PCIe adapter that adds a front-panel 20-pin Key-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) connection to a desktop PC. The low-profile expansion card installs into an available PCIe x4 (or larger) slot and provides a SuperSpeed+ interface with transfer rates up to 10 Gbit/s. The adapter includes an internal 20-pin connector for compatible front-panel USB 3.1/3.2 devices and a built-in SATA power input to support power-hungry peripherals.

Advantages

This adapter delivers up to 10 Gb/s transfer speeds using the USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) host interface, improving data movement for large files and backups. The card is compatible with PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 3.0 slots of x4, x8 or x16 width and comes in a low-profile form factor with an optional low-profile bracket for small cases. The onboard SATA power connector ensures stable power delivery for demanding USB devices.

Suitable for

• Adding a front-panel USB-C (20-pin Key-A) port to a desktop PC
• Accelerating transfers of large files such as HD video and system backups
• Upgrading older motherboards with PCIe x4 slots to USB 3.2 Gen 2
• Small form factor or low-profile PC builds (using optional low-profile bracket)

Key specifications

• Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C (internal 20-pin Key-A)
• Interface to motherboard: PCIe x4 (compatible with PCIe 2.0/3.0 x4, x8, x16 slots)
• Maximum data rate: up to 10 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed+)
• Power: built-in SATA power connector
• Form factor: low-profile with optional low-profile bracket
• Compatibility: Windows 10/8/8.1/7 and macOS (per manufacturer data)
• Manufacturer: Akasa, MPN AK-PCCU3-06, EAN 4710679550497

How to use

Power down the PC, open the case and install the card into an available PCIe x4 (or x8/x16) slot. Secure the bracket and, if needed, replace the full-height bracket with the provided low-profile bracket for compact cases. Connect the internal 20-pin cable to a compatible front-panel USB 3.1/3.2 Type-C module and attach the SATA power connector from the system power supply to the card to ensure adequate power. Close the case, power on the system and install any required drivers supported by your operating system.

Recommendations

Use the built-in SATA power connector when connecting high-power USB devices and verify the front-panel module is compatible with a 20-pin Key-A internal header. For best performance, install the card in a PCIe x4 or higher slot and ensure system drivers are up to date.