Overview

YDSAOC-40G-USB4-CM-CM is a USB 4.0 Gen 2 Active Optical Cable (AOC) featuring a Type-C male to Type-C male connector. It is designed to meet growing demands for high-bandwidth, long-distance connectivity by combining fiber optic technology with standard USB connectivity. This hybrid approach overcomes the distance and interference limitations of traditional copper cables while delivering reliable, high-performance connections.

 

Key Performance Specifications

• High Bandwidth: Compliant with the latest USB 4.0 Gen 2 standard, delivering super-speed data transfer up to 40Gbps
• Video Resolution: Supports 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 240Hz
• Backward Compatibility: Compatible with USB 3.2 (10Gbps), USB 3.1, USB 3.0 (5Gbps), and USB 2.0/1.1 (within 5m); also compatible with Thunderbolt 4/Thunderbolt 3 interfaces
• Extended Range: Delivers lossless signals over a maximum of 30 meters, but capped at 8m in standard configurations (customizable longer lengths available)
• Power Delivery: Supports fast charging via 9–20V @ 3A, up to 240W PD power delivery to remote devices
• Design: Unidirectional, plug-and-play; requires no external power supply or drivers
• Construction: Premium OM3 optical fiber core, Kevlar reinforcement for strength and pull resistance, zinc-alloy housing with corrosion-resistant gold-plated connectors, and braided nylon exterior
• EMI/RFI Resistance: Practically zero electromagnetic/radio-frequency interference profile for a safe, radiation-free environment and flawless signal performance

 

Key Advantages

• Placement Flexibility: Long-distance connectivity enables optimal device arrangement in an organized, convenient, and quieter workspace
• Uncompromised Speed: Stable 40Gb/s data transfer even over extended distances
• Versatile Connections: Works with Thunderbolt 4/3 and USB4/3/2 USB-C devices, including docks, displays, eGPUs, PCIe expansion, external SSDs, and RAID storage
• Diverse Displays: Supports high-resolution displays up to 8K, including DisplayPort over Thunderbolt, Apple Pro Display XDR, and Apple Studio Display
• Customizable: OEM/ODM options include custom length, logo, and packaging

 

Applications

• Professional AV & Digital Signage: Long-distance USB-C links for media players, interactive displays, and LED video walls
• Video Conferencing: Compatible with systems such as Logitech Rally, Yealink MeetingBar, Poly Studio, Bose Videobar, and Crestron
• Medical Imaging: Stable, EMI-free transmission for ultrasound, medical cameras, and diagnostic workstations
• Industrial & Machine Vision: Factory automation, AI vision inspection, robotics, and control systems
• Broadcasting & Live Streaming: 8K/4K capture devices, PTZ cameras, and studio production systems
• VR/AR & Gaming: Extended reach for VR headsets (e.g., Quest 2) and immersive simulation environments
• Artificial Intelligence: AI robotics, data centers, smart homes, neural networks, machine learning, deep learning, smart technology, data processing, automation manufacturing, security and reliability
• Other Uses: Home theater, projectors, security monitoring, airplane on-board video, webcams, docking stations, and external storage

 

Ideal Use Case

 

This cable is best suited for environments requiring extended transmission distances without on-site power, offering high reliability in electromagnetically complex environments where conventional copper USB-C cables reach their limits.