NEMA 5-15P (US Plug) 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

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PCIe x16 Unknown

NEMA 5-15P (US Plug)

Family Power
Form Factor 3-prong flat blade
Pin Count 3
Reversible No

PCIe x16

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

Notes

NEMA 5-15P (US Plug) to PCIe x16: Storage and power connectors serve different purposes, though some storage connectors (SATA) include power delivery pins. The NEMA 5-15P (US Plug) (Power) and PCIe x16 (Storage) are from different connector families.