Optical Cables by Corning Thunderbolt 3 Optical Cable (16.4')

Optical Cables by Corning Thunderbolt 3 Optical Cable (16.4') is a 5 m optical Thunderbolt cable for connecting compatible equipment at distances beyond a typical short copper run. It carries Thunderbolt 3 data at up to 40 Gb/s, giving production, post, and technical workstations a high-bandwidth link between devices without placing everything within arm's reach of the host.

The cable uses USB-C male connectors at both ends and an optical signal path through the 5 m run. Enhanced galvanic isolation adds electrical separation between connected equipment, while automatic thermal shutdown provides an additional protection feature inside the cable system. It is also listed for use with Mac computers.

Highlights

• 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 link – carries high-bandwidth data between compatible Thunderbolt 3 devices
• 5 m optical cable run – extends equipment placement to 16.4' without relying on a conventional long copper connection
• USB-C male connectors – provides the physical Thunderbolt 3 connection at both ends
• Enhanced galvanic isolation – adds electrical separation between the connected systems
• Automatic thermal shutdown – provides built-in protection if operating temperature becomes excessive

Quick Specs & Uses

• Product type: Thunderbolt 3 optical cable
• Interface: Thunderbolt 3
• Maximum throughput: Up to 40 Gb/s
• Connector 1: USB-C male
• Connector 2: USB-C male
• Cable type: Optical
• Cable length: 5 m (16.4 ft)
• Computer compatibility: Mac
• Color: Black
• Application: Post-production workstations, high-speed storage, production systems, equipment racks, editing environments, and extended Thunderbolt 3 connections

Why It Helps

Thunderbolt equipment often ends up spread across a workstation rather than sitting directly beside the computer. A 5 m optical run gives engineers and editors more freedom to place storage, interfaces, or other compatible hardware where it makes sense instead of arranging the room around a short cable.

The optical design is also useful when electrical separation matters. Enhanced galvanic isolation helps keep the connected endpoints electrically isolated from one another while the Thunderbolt data continues across the fiber link.

For day-to-day technical use, the connection remains straightforward: USB-C at the host, USB-C at the device, and up to 40 Gb/s available across the cable. Automatic thermal shutdown adds another layer of protection without requiring a separate external component in the signal path.

System Characteristics

• Thunderbolt 3 interface provides the high-speed data connection
• Maximum throughput: Up to 40 Gb/s
• Optical transmission carries the Thunderbolt signal over the 5 m cable run
• USB-C male connector is used at the first endpoint
• USB-C male connector is used at the second endpoint
• Enhanced galvanic isolation provides electrical separation between connected devices
• Automatic thermal shutdown provides built-in temperature protection
• Durable construction is designed for repeated equipment connection and routing
• Mac compatibility supports use with compatible Apple systems
• Cable length: 5 m (16.4 ft)
• Color: Black

What's In The Box

• 1 x Optical Cables by Corning Thunderbolt 3 Optical Cable (16.4')

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