Optical Cables by Corning Thunderbolt 3 Optical Cable (164')

Optical Cables by Corning Thunderbolt 3 Optical Cable (164') is a 50 m optical Thunderbolt 3 cable for systems where compatible devices need to sit far beyond the reach of a normal short copper connection. It carries data at up to 40 Gb/s, giving post-production rooms, technical workstations, and installed production systems much more freedom in how equipment is placed.

USB-C male connectors are fitted at both ends, while the long-distance signal path is handled over optical fiber. The all-dielectric design improves galvanic isolation between connected equipment, and automatic thermal shutdown adds another layer of protection during operation. The cable is also listed for use with Mac systems.

Highlights

• 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 performance – carries high-speed data between compatible Thunderbolt 3 devices
• 50 m optical cable run – extends the connection to 164' for racks, workstations, and equipment located away from the host
• USB-C male at both ends – provides a direct Thunderbolt 3 connection between compatible hardware
• Enhanced galvanic isolation – all-dielectric optical construction helps electrically separate connected devices
• Automatic thermal shutdown – provides built-in protection if the cable electronics become too warm

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: 50 m (164 ft)
• Computer compatibility: Mac
• Color: Black
• Application: Editing suites, post-production workstations, equipment racks, high-speed storage, machine-room links, and extended Thunderbolt 3 installations

Why It Helps

A 50 m Thunderbolt run gives a system designer a lot more room to work with. The host computer can stay in an edit suite or technical rack while storage, interface hardware, or other compatible devices sit much farther away without building the connection from several shorter cables.

The optical construction also makes sense in technical environments where electrical separation is useful. Because the cable is all-dielectric, the data path adds galvanic isolation between the two endpoints while still carrying Thunderbolt 3 traffic at up to 40 Gb/s.

For installation and day-to-day use, the connection stays straightforward: USB-C at one end, USB-C at the other, and one continuous 50 m cable between them. Automatic thermal shutdown is built into the design, which is useful when the cable remains installed for long operating periods.

System Characteristics

• Thunderbolt 3 interface provides the high-speed device connection
• Maximum throughput: Up to 40 Gb/s
• Optical transmission carries data across the 50 m cable run
• All-dielectric construction supports enhanced galvanic isolation
• USB-C male connector is used at the first endpoint
• USB-C male connector is used at the second endpoint
• Automatic thermal shutdown provides built-in temperature protection
• Durable construction is designed for extended equipment connections
• Mac compatibility supports use with compatible Apple systems
• Cable length: 50 m (164 ft)
• Color: Black

What's In The Box

• 1 x Optical Cables by Corning Thunderbolt 3 Optical Cable (164')

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