IEC C5/C6 (Cloverleaf) PCIe x16

Compatibility check and signal path analysis

Adapter Required

These connectors are not directly compatible. An adapter or converter cable is needed.

Signal Path

IEC C5/C6 (Cloverleaf)

Family Power
Form Factor Cloverleaf 3-pin
Pin Count 3
Reversible No

PCIe x16

Family Storage
Form Factor Card-edge slot (full-length)
Pin Count 164
Reversible No

Notes

IEC C5/C6 (Cloverleaf) to PCIe x16: Storage and power connectors serve different purposes, though some storage connectors (SATA) include power delivery pins. The IEC C5/C6 (Cloverleaf) (Power) and PCIe x16 (Storage) are from different connector families.