| Preliminary DatasheetCatalyst PXIe-USB
COTS, Single-Slot PXIe/CPCIe 4×20 Gbps USB-C Host Adapter
P/N: PXIe-USBC-4x20Gbps-HA | H126 MSRP: $3,999 | BAA / TAA Compliant
The RADX Catalyst PXIe-USB brings 4× USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20 Gbps) locking USB-C ports to PXIe and CPCIe systems via the HighPoint RU1444C controller. Designed for data-intensive T&M, EW, and data acquisition applications requiring high-bandwidth USB peripheral connectivity directly within the PXIe chassis. Each port operates independently at full bandwidth — ideal for simultaneously connecting multiple high-throughput USB peripherals such as RF receivers, SDRs, cameras, and data acquisition devices.
Key Features
- 4× independent locking USB-C ports
- USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 — up to 20 Gbps per port
- 15–47 W per-port power delivery
- HighPoint RU1444C controller
- PCIe Gen 3 ×4 host interface
- Single-slot PXIe / CPCIe form factor
- Hardware-level port isolation
- Windows 10/11 & Linux compatible
- No custom RADX drivers required
- BAA & TAA compliant
- Designed & assembled in the USA
- GSA available via GSAMart by TestMart
- Long-life-cycle product
- Compatible with NI, Keysight, Pickering chassis
Electrical & Mechanical Specifications
| USB Standard | USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 |
| Port Type | USB-C (locking) |
| Number of Ports | 4 independent |
| Bandwidth per Port | 20 Gbps (full duplex) |
| Power Delivery per Port | 15 W – 47 W |
| Controller | HighPoint RU1444C |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen 3 ×4 |
| Form Factor | Single-slot PXIe / CPCIe |
| Port Isolation | Hardware-level (per port) |
| OS Support | Windows 10/11, Linux (select distros) |
| Driver Requirement | Standard OS USB host controller drivers |
Compliance & Certifications
| Buy American Act | BAA Compliant |
| Trade Agreements Act | TAA Compliant |
| Country of Assembly | United States of America |
| GSA Availability | Yes — via GSAMart by TestMart |
Applications
- Electronic Warfare (EW) & Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
- Communications test & RF signal analysis
- Automated Test Equipment (ATE) & production test
- Data acquisition & high-speed data recording
- Multi-sensor fusion & imaging systems
- Software-Defined Radio (SDR) integration
- USB-C instrument connectivity in PXIe chassis
Compatible Chassis
- NI PXIe chassis (all standard slots)
- Keysight PXIe chassis
- Pickering PXIe chassis
- All standard PXIe / CPCIe chassis
Ordering Information
| Part Numbers & H126 MSRP | ||
| Part Number | Description | MSRP* |
|---|---|---|
| PXIe-USBC-4x20Gbps-HA | 4× USB-C 20 Gbps, locking, single-slot PXIe | $3,999 |
*FOB San Jose. Excludes US import tariffs not in effect prior to RADX PO acceptance.
HighPoint RU1444C Controller
Based on the proven HighPoint RU1444C USB-C Host Adapter controller, Catalyst PXIe-USB delivers reliable, high-bandwidth USB-C connectivity over a PCIe Gen 3 ×4 host interface. The RU1444C provides native USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support with hardware-level port isolation, ensuring that a fault or bandwidth saturation on one port does not affect the others. USB-C devices connect and enumerate as if plugged directly into a host PC — fully compatible with existing application software and instrument drivers. No custom RADX drivers are required.
RADX Technologies, Inc. | San Jose, CA | [email protected] | +1 (619) 677-1849 x1
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Preliminary
Rev 0.1 — June 2026