Optical Cables by Corning USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A to Micro-USB Type-B Optical Cable (65.6')

Optical Cables by Corning USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A to Micro-USB Type-B Optical Cable (65.6') is a 20 m active optical USB cable for installations where a standard copper USB run would be impractical. It carries USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 Gen 1 data at up to 5 Gb/s between a USB-A host and a compatible Micro-USB Type-B device.

The cable uses fiber for high-speed data transmission and a pair of copper conductors for bus power. Built-in over-current protection is included on the power path, while the all-metal connector housings help provide a more secure physical interface at each end. The USB Type-A plug connects to the host, and the Micro-USB plug connects to the peripheral device.

Highlights

• 20 m active optical USB run – carries USB 3.x data across a 65.6' cable length for extended equipment placement
• Up to 5 Gb/s throughput – supports USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 Gen 1 data rates
• USB-A to Micro-USB Type-B – connects a standard USB-A host to compatible Micro-USB peripherals
• Fiber data transmission – uses optical conductors for the high-speed data path over the long cable run
• Bus-powered design – copper conductors carry USB power with integrated over-current protection

Quick Specs & Uses

• Product type: Active optical USB cable
• Interface: USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 Gen 1
• Maximum data rate: Up to 5 Gb/s
• Connector 1: USB-A male
• Connector 2: Micro-USB Type-B male
• Cable length: 20 m (65.6 ft)
• Power delivery: USB bus power over copper conductors
• Protection: Built-in over-current protection
• Color: Black
• Application: Long-run USB peripherals, control systems, camera accessories, AV installations, production workstations, and equipment-room connections

Why It Helps

USB becomes harder to manage once the equipment needs to sit well away from the host computer. This cable is built for that situation, giving engineers a 20 m run without relying on a chain of short cables and repeaters between the two endpoints.

The optical data path is the important part of the design. High-speed USB traffic travels over fiber, while the copper pair is reserved for bus power. That keeps data and power handling separated inside the cable while still allowing a compatible peripheral to receive power from the host side.

The connector layout is also straightforward for installation work. USB-A goes to the host and Micro-USB Type-B goes to the device, so the cable can be dropped into a fixed AV, control, or production setup without adding another adapter at either end.

System Characteristics

• USB 3.0 support provides compatibility with the listed high-speed interface
• USB 3.1 Gen 1 support provides up to 5 Gb/s data throughput
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 support is listed for the same 5 Gb/s interface class
• Optical data path carries high-speed USB traffic over fiber
• Copper power conductors provide bus power delivery to the connected device
• Built-in over-current protection protects the power-delivery path
• USB-A male connector is used on the host side
• Micro-USB Type-B male connector is used on the device side
• All-metal connector housing provides the listed connector enclosure design
• Cable length: 20 m (65.6 ft)
• Color: Black

What's In The Box

• 1 x Optical Cables by Corning USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A to Micro-USB Type-B Optical Cable (65.6')

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