Optical Cables by Corning USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A to Micro-USB Type-B Optical Cable (164')

Optical Cables by Corning USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A to Micro-USB Type-B Optical Cable (164') is a 50 m active optical USB cable for systems where the host computer and connected device need to sit well apart. It carries USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 Gen 1 data at up to 5 Gb/s, making it useful for long technical runs where a short conventional USB cable is not practical.

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

Highlights

• 50 m active optical USB run – provides a 164' host-to-device connection for extended installations
• 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 directly to compatible Micro-USB peripherals
• Optical data transmission – carries high-speed USB traffic over fiber across the full cable length
• USB bus-power support – copper conductors provide 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: 50 m (164 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, control rooms, equipment racks, fixed AV installations, and technical production systems

Why It Helps

A 50 m USB run changes the way a system can be laid out. The computer can stay in a rack, machine room, or protected technical space while the connected peripheral sits at the operator position or elsewhere in the production area.

The optical section handles the high-speed data across that distance, while the copper pair remains available for bus power. That keeps the cable practical for compatible peripherals that still need power from the host connection rather than from a separate supply.

For installation work, the connector layout is simple to follow. USB-A goes to the host, Micro-USB Type-B goes to the device, and the entire 50 m path can be routed as one continuous cable instead of building the connection from several shorter USB extensions.

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 high-speed USB traffic over the extended cable 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: 50 m (164 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 (164')

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