Optical Cables by Corning USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A to Micro-USB Type-B Optical Cable (98.4')

Optical Cables by Corning USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A to Micro-USB Type-B Optical Cable (98.4') is a 30 m active optical USB cable for systems where the host computer and peripheral need to be separated by a much longer distance than a normal copper USB cable would typically cover. 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 device.

The high-speed data path runs over optical fiber, while two copper conductors handle USB bus power. Built-in over-current protection is provided on the power side, and the connector assemblies use all-metal housings. The USB Type-A male end connects to the host system, while the Micro-USB Type-B male end connects to the peripheral.

Highlights

• 30 m active optical USB run – supports a 98.4' host-to-device connection for installations where shorter USB cabling is not practical
• Up to 5 Gb/s throughput – carries USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 Gen 1 data at the listed interface speed
• USB-A to Micro-USB Type-B – connects a standard USB-A host directly to compatible Micro-USB peripherals
• Optical data transmission – uses fiber for the high-speed USB signal path across the extended cable length
• USB bus-power support – copper conductors carry power with built-in 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: 30 m (98.4 ft)
• Power delivery: USB bus power over copper conductors
• Protection: Built-in over-current protection
• Connector housing: All-metal
• Color: Black
• Application: Long-run USB peripherals, production workstations, AV systems, control rooms, equipment racks, and fixed technical installations

Why It Helps

Long USB runs are common when the computer needs to stay in a rack or equipment room while the connected device sits at the operator position. This cable gives engineers a single 30 m run instead of building the path from multiple shorter extensions and repeaters.

The fiber portion carries the USB data across that distance, while the copper pair remains available for bus power. That separation keeps the cable practical for peripherals that still need power from the host connection rather than from a separate supply.

The endpoint layout is straightforward as well. USB-A connects to the host, Micro-USB connects to the peripheral, and the long black cable can be routed as one continuous run through a control room, production space, or installed AV system.

System Characteristics

• USB 3.0 support provides compatibility with the listed high-speed USB interface
• USB 3.1 Gen 1 support provides up to 5 Gb/s throughput
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 support is listed for the same 5 Gb/s interface class
• Optical fiber data path carries the high-speed USB signal over the extended run
• Two copper conductors provide USB bus-power delivery
• 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 peripheral side
• All-metal connector housing provides the listed connector construction
• Cable length: 30 m (98.4 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 (98.4')

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