Tuesday, March 8th 2022
SmartAVLink Launches Next-Gen USB Type C Active Optical Cable
SmartAVLink, a world-leading active optical cables (AOC) manufacturer, today announced the release of their next-generation USB type C Active Optical Cable available in a maximum length of 10 meters (33 feet).
With no external power needed, its built-in active circuitry is powered by both ends of the cable, eliminating external power supply costs. With power delivery of up to 60 watts, the next-gen AOC supports various voltage profiles up to 20 Volts at 3 Amps and is thus able to charge a wide range of devices. With a strong zinc alloy metal shell, the attractive gold-plated contacts maintain a long-lasting, reliable electrical connection. The next-gen cable is conveniently backwards compatible with previous USB standards and also works with Thunderbolt devices (With DP Alt Mode) and is available in 3-, 5-, 7.5-, and 10-meter (33 feet) lengths, with support available for extra customization.
Key features of this cable include:
With no external power needed, its built-in active circuitry is powered by both ends of the cable, eliminating external power supply costs. With power delivery of up to 60 watts, the next-gen AOC supports various voltage profiles up to 20 Volts at 3 Amps and is thus able to charge a wide range of devices. With a strong zinc alloy metal shell, the attractive gold-plated contacts maintain a long-lasting, reliable electrical connection. The next-gen cable is conveniently backwards compatible with previous USB standards and also works with Thunderbolt devices (With DP Alt Mode) and is available in 3-, 5-, 7.5-, and 10-meter (33 feet) lengths, with support available for extra customization.
- USB 3.2 compliant—supports a SuperSpeed USB data rate of 10 Gbps
- Transmits 4K/30 DisplayPort video and embedded audio signals—compatible with DisplayPort Alt mode-capable USB-C host devices, the unidirectional USB C cables transmit DisplayPort video and embedded audio signals from the host to the connected display device.
- Supports pass through of EDID and HDCP-encrypted signals.
- Ultra-flexible, ultra-thin 0.25" (6.5 mm) diameter cable—a narrow bend radius facilitates easier installation and reduces the possibility of cable damage.
- Bidirectional USB power flow—when connected to USB devices that support USB PD (Power Delivery), power flows both ways, enabling both host and peripheral devices to provide power to the far-end device.
10 Comments on SmartAVLink Launches Next-Gen USB Type C Active Optical Cable
The length might be nice, but the specs are poor
Could be a chipset limitation though, but even so, it makes no sense buying one of these.
I have some products here that do it just fine
DisplayPort over USB-C - DisplayPort (official link, 4k 60 etc etc)
This is all about the cable length, for us PC users 30hz is a simple no-no... Home cinema stuff may be fine with 24Hz/30Hz for BD
Using this for 1080p 60Hz would of course work fine, but you could definitely get cheaper solutions for that.
(USB-C docks with USB ports and HDMI/DP out would be ideal for your situation, whatever res/refresh is used)