FPGA boardsProduct link
Digilent Basys 3
Basys 3
A teaching board with onboard controls for learning RTL without building the first peripheral circuit.
- Interface
- USB / Pmod
- Format
- FPGA development board
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FPGA boardsProduct link
Digilent Arty A7-100T
Arty A7-100T
A flexible Artix-7 platform for soft CPUs, memory controllers and Ethernet experiments.
- Interface
- USB / Ethernet / Pmod
- Format
- FPGA development board
FPGA boardsProduct link
Digilent Nexys A7-100T
Nexys A7-100T
A peripheral-rich training platform for designs that need external memory and several user interfaces.
- Interface
- USB / Ethernet / VGA / Pmod
- Format
- FPGA trainer board
FPGA boardsProduct link
Digilent Cmod A7-35T
Cmod A7-35T
A narrow FPGA module that puts programmable logic on a solderless breadboard.
- Interface
- USB / Pmod / GPIO
- Format
- 48-pin DIP module
FPGA boardsResearch pick
Digilent Cmod S7
Cmod S7
A breadboard-oriented Spartan-7 module for compact control and logic experiments.
- Interface
- USB / GPIO
- Format
- DIP module
FPGA boardsProduct link
Digilent Arty S7-25
Arty S7-25
A Spartan-7 board with familiar expansion connectors for low-power digital projects.
- Interface
- USB / Pmod / Arduino headers
- Format
- FPGA development board
FPGA boardsProduct link
Digilent Arty S7-50
Arty S7-50
A Spartan-7 board with familiar expansion connectors for low-power digital projects.
- Interface
- USB / Pmod / Arduino headers
- Format
- FPGA development board
FPGA boardsProduct link
Digilent Zybo Z7-10
Zybo Z7-10
A Zynq board for combining a Linux-capable processor with custom programmable logic.
- Interface
- USB / Ethernet / Pcam
- Format
- SoC development board
FPGA boardsResearch pick
Digilent Zybo Z7-20
Zybo Z7-20
A Zynq board for combining a Linux-capable processor with custom programmable logic.
- Interface
- USB / Ethernet / Pcam
- Format
- SoC development board
FPGA boardsResearch pick
Digilent Arty Z7-10
Arty Z7-10
A processor-plus-FPGA platform for learning hardware/software partitioning and connected designs.
- Interface
- USB / Ethernet / HDMI
- Format
- SoC development board
FPGA boardsResearch pick
Digilent Arty Z7-20
Arty Z7-20
A processor-plus-FPGA platform for learning hardware/software partitioning and connected designs.
- Interface
- USB / Ethernet / HDMI
- Format
- SoC development board
FPGA boardsResearch pick
Digilent Cora Z7-07S
Cora Z7-07S
A compact Zynq platform for embedded software with a small custom logic companion.
- Interface
- USB / Gigabit Ethernet / Pmod
- Format
- SoC development board
FPGA boardsResearch pick
Sipeed Tang Nano 1K
Tang Nano 1K
A small Gowin-based board for accessible programmable-logic experiments and compact RTL projects.
- Interface
- USB-C / GPIO
- Format
- Compact FPGA board
FPGA boardsResearch pick
Sipeed Tang Nano 4K
Tang Nano 4K
A small Gowin-based board for accessible programmable-logic experiments and compact RTL projects.
- Interface
- USB-C / GPIO
- Format
- Compact FPGA board
FPGA boardsResearch pick
Sipeed Tang Nano 9K
Tang Nano 9K
A small Gowin-based board for accessible programmable-logic experiments and compact RTL projects.
- Interface
- USB-C / GPIO
- Format
- Compact FPGA board
FPGA boardsResearch pick
Sipeed Tang Nano 20K
Tang Nano 20K
A small Gowin-based board for accessible programmable-logic experiments and compact RTL projects.
- Interface
- USB-C / GPIO
- Format
- Compact FPGA board
Test & measurementResearch pick
RIGOL DHO802
DHO802
A compact bench scope for seeing rail behavior, ringing and the shape of digital edges.
- Interface
- BNC / USB / LAN
- Format
- Bench oscilloscope
Test & measurementProduct link
RIGOL DHO804
DHO804
A compact bench scope for seeing rail behavior, ringing and the shape of digital edges.
- Interface
- BNC / USB / LAN
- Format
- Bench oscilloscope
Test & measurementResearch pick
RIGOL DHO812
DHO812
A compact bench scope for seeing rail behavior, ringing and the shape of digital edges.
- Interface
- BNC / USB / LAN
- Format
- Bench oscilloscope
Test & measurementResearch pick
RIGOL DHO814
DHO814
A compact bench scope for seeing rail behavior, ringing and the shape of digital edges.
- Interface
- BNC / USB / LAN
- Format
- Bench oscilloscope
Test & measurementResearch pick
Siglent SDS1202X-E
SDS1202X-E
A bench scope for correlating analog signal quality with protocol and trigger events.
- Interface
- BNC / USB / LAN
- Format
- Bench oscilloscope
Test & measurementResearch pick
Siglent SDS1104X-E
SDS1104X-E
A bench scope for correlating analog signal quality with protocol and trigger events.
- Interface
- BNC / USB / LAN
- Format
- Bench oscilloscope
Test & measurementResearch pick
Siglent SDS1204X-E
SDS1204X-E
A bench scope for correlating analog signal quality with protocol and trigger events.
- Interface
- BNC / USB / LAN
- Format
- Bench oscilloscope
Test & measurementResearch pick
Digilent Analog Discovery 3
Analog Discovery 3
A USB instrument that combines a scope, signal generation and digital tools beside a laptop.
- Interface
- USB / flying leads
- Format
- USB mixed-signal instrument
Test & measurementResearch pick
Digilent Digital Discovery
Digital Discovery
A dedicated USB digital instrument for wider buses and configurable logic thresholds.
- Interface
- USB / digital probes
- Format
- USB logic analyzer
Test & measurementResearch pick
DreamSourceLab DSLogic Plus
DSLogic Plus
A USB logic analyzer for capturing digital transactions and decoding serial protocols.
- Interface
- USB / flying leads
- Format
- USB logic analyzer
Test & measurementResearch pick
DreamSourceLab DSLogic U3Pro16
DSLogic U3Pro16
A USB logic analyzer for capturing digital transactions and decoding serial protocols.
- Interface
- USB / flying leads
- Format
- USB logic analyzer
Test & measurementResearch pick
DreamSourceLab DSLogic U3Pro32
DSLogic U3Pro32
A USB logic analyzer for capturing digital transactions and decoding serial protocols.
- Interface
- USB / flying leads
- Format
- USB logic analyzer
Test & measurementResearch pick
Saleae Logic 8
Logic 8
A digital bus analyzer with analog views for relating logic transitions to signal behavior.
- Interface
- USB 2.0 / probe harness
- Format
- USB logic analyzer
Test & measurementResearch pick
Saleae Logic Pro 8
Logic Pro 8
A digital bus analyzer with analog views for relating logic transitions to signal behavior.
- Interface
- USB 3.0 / probe harness
- Format
- USB logic analyzer
Test & measurementResearch pick
Saleae Logic Pro 16
Logic Pro 16
A digital bus analyzer with analog views for relating logic transitions to signal behavior.
- Interface
- USB 3.0 / probe harness
- Format
- USB logic analyzer
Test & measurementResearch pick
Fluke 101
101
A small meter for continuity and voltage checks when first powering a board.
- Interface
- Test leads
- Format
- Handheld digital multimeter
Test & measurementResearch pick
Fluke 115
115
A general-purpose meter for repeatable rail, current and component checks on the bench.
- Interface
- Test leads
- Format
- Handheld digital multimeter
Test & measurementResearch pick
Fluke 117
117
A field-oriented meter with non-contact voltage detection for general electrical troubleshooting.
- Interface
- Test leads
- Format
- Handheld digital multimeter
PrototypingResearch pick
Arduino UNO Rev3
UNO Rev3
A well-documented controller board for generating test traffic and prototyping peripheral circuits.
- Interface
- USB-B / GPIO
- Format
- UNO development board
PrototypingResearch pick
Arduino UNO R4 Minima
UNO R4 Minima
A well-documented controller board for generating test traffic and prototyping peripheral circuits.
- Interface
- USB-C / GPIO
- Format
- UNO development board
PrototypingResearch pick
Arduino UNO R4 WiFi
UNO R4 WiFi
A well-documented controller board for generating test traffic and prototyping peripheral circuits.
- Interface
- USB-C / GPIO
- Format
- UNO development board
PrototypingResearch pick
Arduino Mega 2560 Rev3
Mega 2560 Rev3
A larger controller board for fixtures that need many pins or several serial ports.
- Interface
- USB / UART / GPIO
- Format
- Mega development board
PrototypingResearch pick
Arduino Nano
Nano
A compact controller for breadboard experiments, peripheral emulation and small test fixtures.
- Interface
- Mini USB / GPIO
- Format
- Nano development board
PrototypingResearch pick
Arduino Nano Every
Nano Every
A compact controller for breadboard experiments, peripheral emulation and small test fixtures.
- Interface
- Micro USB / GPIO
- Format
- Nano development board
PrototypingResearch pick
Arduino Nano ESP32
Nano ESP32
A compact controller for breadboard experiments, peripheral emulation and small test fixtures.
- Interface
- USB-C / GPIO
- Format
- Nano development board
PrototypingResearch pick
Arduino Nano 33 IoT
Nano 33 IoT
A compact controller for breadboard experiments, peripheral emulation and small test fixtures.
- Interface
- Micro USB / GPIO
- Format
- Nano development board
PrototypingResearch pick
Arduino Nano RP2040 Connect
Nano RP2040 Connect
A compact controller for breadboard experiments, peripheral emulation and small test fixtures.
- Interface
- Micro USB / GPIO
- Format
- Nano development board
PrototypingResearch pick
Arduino Nano R4
Nano R4
A compact controller for breadboard experiments, peripheral emulation and small test fixtures.
- Interface
- USB-C / GPIO
- Format
- Nano development board
PrototypingResearch pick
Arduino Nano 33 BLE Rev2
Nano 33 BLE Rev2
A compact Bluetooth controller with motion sensing for wireless instrumentation experiments.
- Interface
- USB / Bluetooth LE / GPIO
- Format
- Nano development board
PrototypingResearch pick
Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense Rev2
Nano 33 BLE Sense Rev2
A sensor-equipped controller for collecting environmental and motion data at a prototype.
- Interface
- USB / Bluetooth LE / GPIO
- Format
- Nano development board
PrototypingResearch pick
STMicroelectronics NUCLEO-F401RE
NUCLEO-F401RE
An STM32 board with an onboard debugger and headers for instrumented firmware experiments.
- Interface
- USB / SWD / Arduino / ST morpho
- Format
- Nucleo-64 development board
PrototypingResearch pick
STMicroelectronics NUCLEO-F446RE
NUCLEO-F446RE
An STM32 board with an onboard debugger and headers for instrumented firmware experiments.
- Interface
- USB / SWD / Arduino / ST morpho
- Format
- Nucleo-64 development board
PrototypingResearch pick
STMicroelectronics NUCLEO-F411RE
NUCLEO-F411RE
An STM32 board with an onboard debugger and headers for instrumented firmware experiments.
- Interface
- USB / SWD / Arduino / ST morpho
- Format
- Nucleo-64 development board
PrototypingResearch pick
STMicroelectronics NUCLEO-F303RE
NUCLEO-F303RE
An STM32 board with an onboard debugger and headers for instrumented firmware experiments.
- Interface
- USB / SWD / Arduino / ST morpho
- Format
- Nucleo-64 development board
PrototypingResearch pick
STMicroelectronics NUCLEO-G431RB
NUCLEO-G431RB
An STM32 board with an onboard debugger and headers for instrumented firmware experiments.
- Interface
- USB / SWD / Arduino / ST morpho
- Format
- Nucleo-64 development board
PrototypingResearch pick
STMicroelectronics NUCLEO-G474RE
NUCLEO-G474RE
An STM32 board with an onboard debugger and headers for instrumented firmware experiments.
- Interface
- USB / SWD / Arduino / ST morpho
- Format
- Nucleo-64 development board
PrototypingResearch pick
STMicroelectronics ST-LINK/V2
ST-LINK/V2
A standalone programmer and debugger for supported STM32 and STM8 targets.
- Interface
- USB / JTAG / SWD / SWIM
- Format
- Debug probe
PrototypingResearch pick
STMicroelectronics STLINK-V3MINIE
STLINK-V3MINIE
A small standalone STM32 debug probe for compact development setups.
- Interface
- USB / SWD / JTAG
- Format
- Compact debug probe
PrototypingResearch pick
PJRC Teensy 4.0
Teensy 4.0
A fast microcontroller board for generating traffic, controlling fixtures or processing sampled data.
- Interface
- USB / SPI / I2C / UART
- Format
- Breadboard microcontroller board
PrototypingResearch pick
PJRC Teensy 4.1
Teensy 4.1
A fast microcontroller board for generating traffic, controlling fixtures or processing sampled data.
- Interface
- USB / SPI / I2C / UART
- Format
- Breadboard microcontroller board
PrototypingResearch pick
Adafruit QT Py RP2040
QT Py RP2040
A tiny RP2040 board with a plug-in I2C connector for quick sensor and peripheral experiments.
- Interface
- USB-C / STEMMA QT / GPIO
- Format
- QT Py microcontroller board
PrototypingResearch pick
Adafruit Feather RP2040
Feather RP2040
An RP2040 board in the Feather ecosystem for portable prototypes and add-on boards.
- Interface
- USB / GPIO / Feather headers
- Format
- Feather microcontroller board
PrototypingResearch pick
Adafruit ItsyBitsy RP2040
ItsyBitsy RP2040
A narrow RP2040 board with many exposed pins for compact peripheral and timing experiments.
- Interface
- USB / SPI / I2C / UART
- Format
- ItsyBitsy microcontroller board
PrototypingResearch pick
Adafruit KB2040
KB2040
A compact RP2040 controller suited to keyboard matrices, USB controls and small fixtures.
- Interface
- USB-C / STEMMA QT / GPIO
- Format
- Pro Micro-shaped board
NetworkingResearch pick
StarTech Gigabit Ethernet adapter
ST1000SPEX2
Add a dedicated wired management interface to a desktop test machine.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
NetworkingResearch pick
StarTech Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet adapter
ST2000SPEXI
Separate control traffic and test traffic with two Intel-based Ethernet ports.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
NetworkingResearch pick
StarTech Four-port Gigabit Ethernet adapter
ST4000SPEXI
Build a compact multi-interface network lab around an Intel I350 controller.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
NetworkingResearch pick
StarTech Four-port Gigabit Ethernet adapter
ST1000SPEX43
Add four copper interfaces for isolated lab segments and appliance experiments.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard-height PCIe card
NetworkingResearch pick
StarTech 2.5GbE Ethernet adapter
ST2GPEX
Move lab captures and bitstreams over a faster copper link using a compact single-port card.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
NetworkingResearch pick
StarTech 5GbE Ethernet adapter
ST5GPEXNB
Bridge a workstation into a multi-gigabit copper network without jumping straight to 10GbE.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
NetworkingResearch pick
StarTech Dual-port 10GbE Ethernet adapter
ST10GPEXNDPI
Connect a workstation to two copper 10GbE networks with Intel X550-based hardware.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
NetworkingResearch pick
StarTech Intel 10GbE Ethernet adapter
ST10000SPEXI
Add a single Intel-based 10GbE copper link for storage and high-volume lab transfers.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
NetworkingResearch pick
StarTech Dual-port Marvell 10GbE adapter
ST10GSPEXNDP2
Bring two independent multi-gigabit copper interfaces to a development workstation.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
NetworkingResearch pick
StarTech Single-port 10GbE SFP+ adapter
PEX10GSFP
Choose an optical module or direct-attach cable to match an existing 10GbE lab.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
NetworkingResearch pick
StarTech Dual-port Intel 10GbE SFP+ adapter
PEX20000SFPI
Use two Intel 82599-based fiber or direct-attach interfaces for a network test host.
- Interface
- PCIe x8
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
NetworkingResearch pick
StarTech Four-port 2.5GbE adapter
PR42GI-NETWORK-CARD
Create several multi-gigabit lab segments with independent Intel I225-V controllers.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
NetworkingResearch pick
StarTech Dual-port 5GbE adapter
PR25GR-NETWORK-CARD
Add two 5GbE copper links for an intermediate-speed network bench.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionProduct link
StarTech Four-controller USB 5Gbps card
PEXUSB3S44V
Give bandwidth-sensitive USB instruments separate host controllers.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech Four-port USB 5Gbps card
PEXUSB3S4V
Connect additional debug probes, storage devices, and USB bench equipment.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech Four-port USB 5Gbps card
PEXUSB3S42
Expand a desktop bench with four external USB connections.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech Dual USB-C 10Gbps card
PEXUSB312C3
Connect modern USB-C data devices directly to a desktop PCIe host.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech Dual USB-A 10Gbps card
PEXUSB312A2
Add two fast Type-A data ports for external storage and lab peripherals.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech Four-port USB 10Gbps card
PEXUSB312A2C2V
Mix Type-A and Type-C bench devices across two USB controllers.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard-height PCIe card
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech USB-A and USB-C 10Gbps card
PEXUSB311AC3
Keep both USB connector styles available on a compact desktop expansion card.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech USB 5Gbps card with internal header
PEXUSB3S2EI
Add external ports while connecting a compatible front-panel USB header.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech Internal and external USB 5Gbps card
PEXUSB3S2E2I
Connect internal USB devices while reserving two ports at the rear of the case.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech Dual-port USB 5Gbps card
PEXUSB3S24
Add a small pair of USB ports for probes and desktop peripherals.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech Seven-port USB 5Gbps card
PEXUSB3S7
Connect a larger set of low-bandwidth bench peripherals from one slot.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech Four-port USB-A 10Gbps card
PEXUSB314A2V2
Split a collection of fast Type-A peripherals across two host controllers.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard-height PCIe card
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech USB-C 20Gbps expansion card
PEXUSB321C
Add USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectivity for a matching external SSD or data device.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech Single-port RS-232 adapter
PEX1S553
Give a desktop a dedicated RS-232 interface for supported instruments and serial equipment.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech Four-port RS-232 adapter
PEX4S553
Connect several supported serial instruments without relying on USB serial adapters.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech Parallel-port adapter
PEX1P2
Keep a supported parallel peripheral connected to a PCIe desktop.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech Mixed RS-232 and RS-422/485 card
PEX4S232485
Combine conventional serial instruments and differential serial equipment on one card.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech Single-port RS-232 16950 adapter
PEX1S952
Add a buffered serial interface for an instrument or supported console connection.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
StorageResearch pick
StarTech Dual-port SATA 6Gbps controller
PEXSAT32
Add two SATA drives to a desktop for lab archives and removable datasets.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
StorageResearch pick
StarTech Four-port SATA RAID controller
PEXSAT34RH
Expand a workstation with four SATA links and supported hardware RAID modes.
- Interface
- PCIe x2
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
StorageResearch pick
StarTech Configurable SATA and eSATA controller
PEXESAT322I
Choose internal or external SATA connectivity with configurable card jumpers.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
StorageResearch pick
StarTech SATA controller with Mini-SAS connector
PEXSAT34SFF
Route four SATA links through one compact internal Mini-SAS connector.
- Interface
- PCIe x2
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
StorageResearch pick
StarTech NVMe and dual SATA M.2 adapter
PEXM2SAT32N1
Mount one PCIe M.2 drive alongside two SATA M.2 drives on a single adapter.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
StorageResearch pick
StarTech Single-drive NVMe M.2 adapter
PEX4M2E1
Install one compatible M.2 PCIe SSD in an available desktop expansion slot.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech FireWire 800 and 400 card
PEX1394B3
Reconnect supported FireWire instruments, cameras, and legacy storage to a PCIe desktop.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech Dual FireWire 400 card
PEX1394A2V2
Add a pair of FireWire 400 connections for supported legacy equipment.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech Dual-port RS-232 16950 adapter
PEX2S953
Add two buffered RS-232 ports for a serial instrument bench.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech Four-port RS-232 16950 adapter
PEX4S953
Connect four RS-232 devices through a modern multiport PCIe adapter.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech Eight-port RS-232 adapter
PEX8S1050
Bring multiple instrument channels into one Windows workstation.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard-height PCIe card
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech RS-232 and parallel combination card
PEX1S1P952
Support one serial peripheral and one parallel peripheral from a single slot.
- Interface
- PCIe x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech Four-port USB-A dual-controller card
PEXUSB314A2V
Add four Type-A USB data ports with two dedicated controller channels.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard-height PCIe card
PCIe expansionResearch pick
StarTech USB-C card with front-panel header
PEXUSB312EIC
Combine one faster Type-C data connection with extra USB ports and a front-panel header.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
StorageResearch pick
StarTech Dual SATA M.2 RAID controller
PEXM2SAT3422
Build a compact SATA storage set using M.2 SATA drives and conventional SATA drives.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
StorageResearch pick
StarTech Dual mSATA RAID controller
PEXMSATA3422
Reuse compatible mSATA storage alongside conventional SATA drives.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
StorageResearch pick
StarTech Four-port SATA and eSATA controller
PEXSAT34
Add both internal and external SATA storage paths to a desktop test host.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
NetworkingResearch pick
StarTech Single-port 10GbE fiber adapter
PEX10000SFP
Connect a workstation to supported 10GbE fiber or direct-attach infrastructure.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
NetworkingResearch pick
StarTech Single-port 40GbE QSFP+ adapter
PEX40GQSFPI
Add a high-bandwidth Intel XL710-based network interface for advanced lab traffic.
- Interface
- PCIe x8
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
NetworkingResearch pick
StarTech Four-port 10GbE SFP+ adapter
PEX10GSFP4I
Bring four optical or direct-attach 10GbE links into one lab server.
- Interface
- PCIe x8
- Format
- Standard-height PCIe card
NetworkingProduct link
TP-Link TX201 2.5GbE adapter
TX201
Add a straightforward 2.5GbE copper connection for moving captures and project files.
- Interface
- PCIe 2.1 x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
NetworkingProduct link
TP-Link TX401 10GbE adapter
TX401
Add a copper 10GbE link for storage transfers and network test traffic.
- Interface
- PCIe 3.0 x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
NetworkingResearch pick
TP-Link TG-3468 Gigabit adapter
TG-3468
Add a separate Gigabit management or control connection to a desktop bench.
- Interface
- PCI Express
- Format
- PCIe add-in card
NetworkingProduct link
ASUS XG-C100C 10GbE adapter
XG-C100C
Connect a desktop to multi-gigabit copper Ethernet through one RJ45 port.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- PCIe add-in card
NetworkingProduct link
TRENDnet TEG-25GECTX 2.5GbE adapter
TEG-25GECTX
Upgrade a single workstation link to 2.5GbE while retaining copper cabling.
- Interface
- PCIe 2.0 x1
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
NetworkingResearch pick
TRENDnet TEG-10GECTX 10GbE adapter
TEG-10GECTX
Add a compact 10GbE copper interface for moving large lab datasets.
- Interface
- PCIe 3.0 x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
NetworkingResearch pick
TRENDnet TEG-10GECSFP SFP+ adapter
TEG-10GECSFP
Choose a compatible optical module or DAC for a single 10GbE network link.
- Interface
- PCIe 2.0 x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
NetworkingResearch pick
Intel X550-T2 dual 10GbE adapter
X550-T2
Connect two copper Ethernet networks with an Intel X550-based server adapter.
- Interface
- PCIe 3.0 x4
- Format
- Low profile / full height options
NetworkingResearch pick
Intel E810-XXVDA2 dual 25GbE adapter
E810-XXVDA2
Explore higher-rate Ethernet traffic with two SFP28 interfaces and RDMA-capable hardware.
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x8
- Format
- Low profile / full height options
Video & captureProduct link
Elgato 4K Pro capture card
4K Pro
Capture an unencrypted HDMI source while passing a high-resolution signal through to a display.
- Interface
- PCIe 2.0 x4
- Format
- Internal PCIe card
Video & captureProduct link
Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2 capture card
4K60 Pro MK.2
Record an unencrypted HDMI source at up to 4K60 HDR10 on a compatible desktop.
- Interface
- PCIe 2.0 x4
- Format
- Standard height + low-profile bracket
Video & captureResearch pick
Elgato Cam Link Pro four-input capture card
Cam Link Pro
Bring four clean HDMI sources into broadcast software as independent inputs.
- Interface
- PCIe 2.0 x4
- Format
- Internal PCIe card
Video & captureProduct link
AVerMedia Live Gamer 4K 2.1 GC575
GC575
Connect an HDMI 2.1 source for high-refresh passthrough and compatible desktop capture.
- Interface
- PCIe 3.0 x4
- Format
- Internal PCIe card
Video & captureProduct link
AVerMedia Live Gamer DUO GC570D
GC570D
Capture two HDMI sources together while passing the primary source through to a display.
- Interface
- PCIe 2.0 x4
- Format
- Internal PCIe card
Video & captureProduct link
AVerMedia Live Gamer HD 2 GC570
GC570
Add a PCIe HDMI capture path for supported 1080p60 sources with analog audio connections.
- Interface
- PCIe 2.0 x1
- Format
- Internal PCIe card
PCIe expansionResearch pick
ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 expansion card
ThunderboltEX 4
Add two Thunderbolt 4 connections to a supported ASUS motherboard with the required header.
- Interface
- PCIe 3.0 x4
- Format
- Internal PCIe card
PCIe expansionResearch pick
ASUS USB4 PCIe Gen4 card
USB4 PCIE GEN4 CARD
Add two 40Gbps USB4 ports to a supported ASUS desktop platform.
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x4
- Format
- Internal PCIe card
PCIe expansionResearch pick
GIGABYTE GC-MAPLE RIDGE Thunderbolt 4 card
GC-MAPLE RIDGE
Bring two Thunderbolt 4 ports to a compatible GIGABYTE Thunderbolt-ready motherboard.
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Format
- Internal PCIe card
StorageResearch pick
Broadcom 9500-8i Tri-Mode storage HBA
9500-8i
Connect supported SAS, SATA, and NVMe storage through a server-oriented Tri-Mode host adapter.
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x8
- Format
- Low-profile storage adapter
StorageProduct link
990 PRO 2TB
MZ-V9P2T0B/AM
A Gen4 NVMe target for storage traffic experiments and a fast host workspace.
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
- Format
- M.2 2280
StorageResearch pick
990 EVO Plus 2TB
MZ-V9S2T0B/AM
A flexible four-lane Gen4 or two-lane Gen5 drive for modern development hosts.
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / 5.0 x2 NVMe
- Format
- M.2 2280
StorageResearch pick
9100 PRO 2TB
MZ-VAP2T0B/AM
A Gen5 storage endpoint for exploring the next PCIe link generation.
- Interface
- PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe
- Format
- M.2 2280
StorageResearch pick
870 EVO 1TB
MZ-77E1T0B/AM
A conventional SATA baseline that helps separate protocol effects from host software behavior.
- Interface
- SATA 6 Gb/s
- Format
- 2.5-inch
StorageResearch pick
T7 Shield 2TB
MU-PE2T0R/AM
A portable transfer drive for moving captures, build outputs and lab images between hosts.
- Interface
- USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 Gb/s
- Format
- External USB-C SSD
StorageResearch pick
SN850X 2TB
WDS200T2X0E
A TLC Gen4 drive for storage-heavy workloads and comparison against other NVMe endpoints.
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
- Format
- M.2 2280
StorageResearch pick
SN580 1TB
WDS100T3B0E
A TLC NVMe option for boot images, tools and routine development storage.
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 NVMe 1.4b
- Format
- M.2 2280
StorageResearch pick
SN5000 2TB
WDS200T4B0E
A 2TB TLC drive that provides room for datasets and repeated operating-system images.
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
- Format
- M.2 2280
StorageResearch pick
T500 2TB
CT2000T500SSD8
A compact Gen4 NVMe drive for a host build cache or a replaceable storage target.
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 NVMe
- Format
- M.2 2280
StorageResearch pick
T705 2TB
CT2000T705SSD3
A Gen5 NVMe drive for hosts where storage link bandwidth is part of the experiment.
- Interface
- PCIe 5.0 NVMe
- Format
- M.2 2280
StorageResearch pick
P310 2230 1TB
CT1000P310SSD2
A short NVMe drive for small carriers where a full-length 2280 SSD will not fit.
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 NVMe
- Format
- M.2 2230
StorageResearch pick
KC3000 1024GB
KC3000 1024GB
A DRAM-equipped TLC endpoint for host storage and repeatable workload comparisons.
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
- Format
- M.2 2280
StorageResearch pick
NV3 2280 2TB
NV3 2280 2TB
A mainstream Gen4 endpoint for spare host images and general lab storage.
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
- Format
- M.2 2280
StorageResearch pick
MP600 MINI 1TB (original)
MP600 MINI 1TB original
A small TLC-class storage option for systems and adapters with a short M.2 footprint.
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
- Format
- M.2 2230
Bench essentialsResearch pick
NA-FC1 PWM fan controller
NA-FC1
Set bench airflow with a manual PWM dial or trim a motherboard's fan-control signal.
- Interface
- 4-pin PWM
- Format
- Fan control accessory
Bench essentialsResearch pick
Case Fan Hub, 10 ports
ACFAN00175A
Distribute one PWM control signal to several fans around a powered test fixture.
- Interface
- 4-pin PWM
- Format
- Fan control accessory
Adapters & risersResearch pick
Hyper M.2 x16 Gen 4 Card
Hyper M.2 x16 Gen 4
A four-drive carrier for exploring multiple NVMe endpoints on a bifurcated slot.
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x16
- Format
- PCIe x16 card
Adapters & risersResearch pick
Tool-free NVMe USB enclosure
EC-TFNB
Swap NVMe endpoints into a USB enclosure for quick recovery and file transfer.
- Interface
- USB 3.2, 10 Gb/s
- Format
- External M.2 enclosure
Adapters & risersProduct link
SATA and NVMe USB enclosure
EC-SNVE
One removable enclosure accommodates both common M.2 storage protocols.
- Interface
- USB 3.2, 10 Gb/s
- Format
- External M.2 enclosure
Adapters & risersProduct link
Tool-free NVMe USB enclosure
USBC-NVME
A compact NVMe-to-USB bridge with both host cable types supplied.
- Interface
- USB 3.1 Gen 2, 10 Gb/s
- Format
- External M.2 enclosure
Adapters & risersResearch pick
Express 1M2 USB4 enclosure
Express 1M2 enclosure
A finned USB4 enclosure for a removable NVMe workspace or capture drive.
- Interface
- USB4, 40 Gb/s
- Format
- External M.2 enclosure
Adapters & risersResearch pick
Four-drive Gen4 NVMe carrier
EC-P4BF
A cooled carrier for exposing up to four independent NVMe devices.
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x16
- Format
- PCIe x16 card
Adapters & risersResearch pick
NVMe M.2 to PCIe card
EC-PCIE
A single-drive carrier with a supplied thermal solution for an open desktop slot.
- Interface
- PCIe x4 electrical
- Format
- PCIe x4 card
Adapters & risersResearch pick
Tool-free Gen5 NVMe add-in card
EC-TFPE
A full-length edge connector stabilizes one removable NVMe drive on a desktop host.
- Interface
- PCIe 5.0 x4 electrical
- Format
- PCIe x16 physical card
Adapters & risersResearch pick
Dual NVMe USB docking station
EC-SSD2
Read two separate NVMe drives in one powered enclosure for image handling.
- Interface
- USB 3.2, 10 Gb/s
- Format
- Dual M.2 dock
Adapters & risersResearch pick
Thunderbolt 3 NVMe enclosure
EC-T3NS
A bus-powered enclosure that exposes an NVMe drive through Thunderbolt.
- Interface
- Thunderbolt 3, PCIe Gen3 x2 bridge
- Format
- External M.2 enclosure
Adapters & risersResearch pick
NVMe and SATA USB-C dock
DS-UNHC
Access a SATA drive and an M.2 NVMe drive from one bench dock.
- Interface
- USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 Gb/s
- Format
- Desktop drive dock
Adapters & risersResearch pick
USB to SATA and U.2 adapter
EC-U2SA
A compact bridge for accessing enterprise-style U.2 SSDs without installing a host card.
- Interface
- USB 3.2 Gen 2x1, 10 Gb/s
- Format
- Cable adapter
Adapters & risersResearch pick
FT232H USB-C breakout
2264
Bring SPI, I2C and GPIO to a computer for simple control and peripheral experiments.
- Interface
- USB-C to FT232H MPSSE
- Format
- Breakout board
Adapters & risersResearch pick
FTDI Friend v3
284
A USB serial breakout with accessible handshake lines for console access.
- Interface
- Micro-USB to TTL UART
- Format
- Breakout board
Adapters & risersResearch pick
USB to TTL serial console cable
954
A loose-wire serial cable for a board's console pins.
- Interface
- USB to TTL UART
- Format
- Flying-lead cable
Adapters & risersResearch pick
USB to 2.5-inch SATA adapter
EC-SSHD
Attach a bare SATA SSD to a host without keeping a separate enclosure on the bench.
- Interface
- USB 3.0, 5 Gb/s
- Format
- Cable adapter
Adapters & risersResearch pick
mSATA to 2.5-inch SATA adapter
EC-MSSA
Reuse an older mSATA drive in an ordinary SATA drive bay.
- Interface
- mSATA to SATA III
- Format
- 2.5-inch enclosure
Adapters & risersResearch pick
PCIe x1 to x16 slot extension
PEX1TO162
Fit a larger low-profile card into a host with an available x1 connection.
- Interface
- PCIe x1 electrical
- Format
- PCIe slot adapter
Adapters & risersResearch pick
TT Premium Gen4 riser 300mm
AC-058-CO1OTN-C1
Move an expansion card away from its motherboard slot for a more accessible layout.
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x16
- Format
- 300 mm riser cable
Adapters & risersResearch pick
MasterAccessory Gen4 riser 200mm V2
MasterAccessory Gen4 riser 200mm V2
A shorter flexible riser for a compact host or open test fixture.
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0 x16
- Format
- 200 mm riser cable
Cables & opticsResearch pick
10G passive SFP+ DAC 1m
SFP10GPC1M
A short copper link for connecting a NIC to an adjacent switch without separate optics.
- Interface
- SFP+ to SFP+
- Format
- 1 m twinax cable
Cables & opticsResearch pick
OM3 LC-LC duplex fiber 1m
A50FBLCLC1
A multimode patch for experimenting with compatible short-reach optical modules.
- Interface
- LC/UPC duplex to LC/UPC duplex
- Format
- 1 m fiber patch
Cables & opticsResearch pick
Single-mode LC-LC duplex fiber 1m
SMFIBLCLC1
A single-mode patch for a pair of compatible long-reach optical modules.
- Interface
- LC duplex to LC duplex
- Format
- 1 m fiber patch
Cables & opticsResearch pick
Mini-SAS HD to four SATA breakout
SAS43SAT1M
Connect four SATA drive targets to a compatible controller with one internal breakout.
- Interface
- SFF-8643 to 4 × SATA
- Format
- 1 m forward breakout
Cables & opticsResearch pick
10G SFP+ twinax DAC 1m
104033 1m
A passive copper option for a short 10GbE NIC-to-switch connection.
- Interface
- SFP+ to SFP+
- Format
- 1 m twinax cable
Cables & opticsResearch pick
UniFi 10G DAC 1m
UACC-DAC-SFP10-1M
A compact copper interconnect for a supported 10G lab topology.
- Interface
- SFP+ to SFP+
- Format
- 1 m direct-attach cable
Cables & opticsResearch pick
UniFi 25G DAC 1m
UACC-DAC-SFP28-1M
A 25G-capable direct cable for exploring a faster host-to-switch path.
- Interface
- SFP28 to SFP28
- Format
- 1 m direct-attach cable
Cables & opticsResearch pick
UniFi 100G DAC 0.5m
UACC-DAC-QSFP28-0.5M
A very short interconnect for adjacent high-bandwidth networking equipment.
- Interface
- QSFP28 to QSFP28
- Format
- 0.5 m direct-attach cable
Cables & opticsResearch pick
Locking SATA data cables, three-pack
CB-SFK3
Keep several bare SATA drives wired while minimizing accidental cable movement.
- Interface
- SATA data
- Format
- 20-inch cable, three-pack
Cables & opticsResearch pick
Certified Thunderbolt 3 cable
CB-T320
A high-speed USB-C cable for supported Thunderbolt docks and enclosures.
- Interface
- Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C
- Format
- USB-C cable
Cables & opticsResearch pick
Active Thunderbolt 4 cable
CB-T4M2
An active USB-C interconnect for supported high-bandwidth peripherals.
- Interface
- Thunderbolt 4 / USB4
- Format
- Active USB-C cable
Cables & opticsResearch pick
Passive Thunderbolt 4 cable
CB-T4M1
A passive cable option for a close host-to-peripheral connection.
- Interface
- Thunderbolt 4 / USB4
- Format
- Passive USB-C cable
Cables & opticsResearch pick
USB-C to Micro-B data cable 1m
USB2CUB1M
Connect a development board's older Micro-B port to a USB-C host.
- Interface
- USB 2.0
- Format
- 1 m USB-C to Micro-B
Cables & opticsResearch pick
USB-A to USB-C data cable 1m
USB2AC1M
A conventional host cable for USB-C development boards and serial adapters.
- Interface
- USB 2.0
- Format
- 1 m USB-A to USB-C
Cables & opticsResearch pick
SATA data cable 12-inch
SATA12
A shorter SATA lead for a tidy single-drive reference setup.
- Interface
- SATA
- Format
- 12-inch data cable
Cables & opticsResearch pick
USB4 80Gbps cable
201305
An 80Gbps-rated USB-C cable for systems that expose the newest USB4 link modes.
- Interface
- USB4, up to 80 Gb/s
- Format
- USB-C to USB-C cable
Cables & opticsResearch pick
USB4 40Gbps cable
201304
A full-featured USB-C cable for storage bridges, docks and high-speed host experiments.
- Interface
- USB4, up to 40 Gb/s
- Format
- USB-C to USB-C cable
Cables & opticsResearch pick
765 USB-C 140W nylon cable
A8866
A power-oriented cable that also carries the USB 2.0 data used by many console bridges.
- Interface
- USB 2.0 / USB PD 3.1
- Format
- USB-C to USB-C cable
Bench essentialsResearch pick
NF-A4x10 5V compact fan
NF-A4x10 5V
A slim fan for compact fixtures and devices that provide a verified 5V fan supply.
- Interface
- 3-pin fan, 5 V
- Format
- 40 × 40 × 10 mm
Bench essentialsResearch pick
NF-A4x20 PWM compact fan
NF-A4x20 PWM
A thicker 40mm PWM fan for compact heatsinks and directed bench airflow.
- Interface
- 4-pin PWM, 12 V
- Format
- 40 × 40 × 20 mm
Bench essentialsResearch pick
NF-A6x25 PWM fan
NF-A6x25 PWM
A 60mm PWM option for small enclosures with a matching fan cutout.
- Interface
- 4-pin PWM, 12 V
- Format
- 60 × 60 × 25 mm
Bench essentialsResearch pick
NF-A8 PWM fan
NF-A8 PWM
An 80mm PWM fan for directing air across a small test platform.
- Interface
- 4-pin PWM, 12 V
- Format
- 80 × 80 × 25 mm
Bench essentialsResearch pick
P12 PWM PST 120mm fan
ACFAN00120A
A pressure-oriented fan with a sharing connector for a larger open bench fixture.
- Interface
- 4-pin PWM PST, 12 V
- Format
- 120 × 120 × 25 mm
Bench essentialsResearch pick
P8 PWM 80mm fan
P8 PWM
A compact pressure-oriented fan for an 80mm enclosure position.
- Interface
- 4-pin PWM
- Format
- 80 mm fan
Bench essentialsResearch pick
MX-6 thermal paste 4g
ACTCP00080A
A thermal-interface consumable for reseating compatible heatsinks during fixture maintenance.
- Interface
- Thermal interface
- Format
- 4 g syringe
Bench essentialsResearch pick
TP-3 thermal pad 1mm
ACTPD00053A
A cuttable gap-filling pad for a thermal assembly that specifies a 1mm interface.
- Interface
- Thermal interface
- Format
- 100 × 100 × 1 mm pad
Bench essentialsResearch pick
NT-H2 thermal compound 3.5g
NT-H2 3.5g
A non-conductive thermal paste with cleaning wipes for occasional heatsink work.
- Interface
- Thermal interface
- Format
- 3.5 g syringe
Bench essentialsResearch pick
Kryonaut thermal paste 1g
TG-K-001-RS
A small paste quantity for servicing a limited number of compatible thermal interfaces.
- Interface
- Thermal interface
- Format
- 1 g package
Bench essentialsResearch pick
Portable anti-static mat
IF145-202-5
A foldable work surface with a wrist strap and ground connection for handling cards.
- Interface
- Grounding clip and wrist strap
- Format
- 60 × 60 cm mat
Bench essentialsResearch pick
Anti-static wrist strap
IF145-071-1
An adjustable strap and coiled lead for grounded handling of exposed hardware.
- Interface
- Grounding lead
- Format
- Adjustable wrist strap
Bench essentialsResearch pick
M.2 2280 SSD heatsink
SB-HTSK
A desktop thermal solution for an exposed NVMe target on a compatible carrier.
- Interface
- Thermal interface
- Format
- M.2 2280 heatsink
Bench essentialsResearch pick
Pro Tech Toolkit
IF145-307-4
A compact collection of drivers and handling tools for card fixtures and enclosures.
- Interface
- Manual tools
- Format
- Fabric tool roll
Bench essentialsResearch pick
Magnetic Project Mat
IF145-167-4
Keep removed screws with written location notes while modifying a test fixture.
- Interface
- Magnetic sorting surface
- Format
- 10 × 8 inch mat
Bench essentialsResearch pick
Seven-port powered USB hub
HB-BUP7
Organize USB consoles and low-speed bench peripherals with individual power switches.
- Interface
- USB 3.0, 5 Gb/s shared
- Format
- Powered desktop hub
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