{"product_id":"corning-usb-3-1-optical-cable-30m-usb-a-micro-b","title":"Corning USB 3.1 Gen 1 Optical Cable 30m USB-A to Micro-B 5Gbps","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cm-vendor-general\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- STAT BAR --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__value\"\u003e5 Gb\/s\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__label\"\u003eUSB 3.1 Gen 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__value\"\u003e98.4 ft\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__label\"\u003e30 Meter Run\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__value\"\u003eUSB-A\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__label\"\u003eHost Connector\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__value\"\u003eMicro-B\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__label\"\u003eDevice Connector\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__value\"\u003eOptical\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cm-stat-bar__label\"\u003eLong-Range Data\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cm-vendor-general\"\u003eCorning\u003c\/a\u003e USB 3.1 Gen 1 Optical Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    extends high-speed USB connectivity across a 30 m \/ 98.4 ft run while supporting\n    data transfer rates up to 5 Gb\/s. Optical fiber carries the high-speed data signal,\n    while two integrated copper conductors provide bus power to compatible devices.\n    With USB-A and locking Micro-USB connections, metal connector housings, and built-in\n    over-current protection, it is designed for demanding long-distance USB installations.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/0860\/0738\/files\/CorningCOR-AOC-ABS2JME030M20.jpg?v=1787889376\u0026amp;width=1400\u0026amp;format=webp\" alt=\"Corning USB 3.1 optical cable 30m USB-A to Micro-B 5Gbps long-range connection\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- KEY FEATURES --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-section-label__bar\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"cm-section-label__text\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-grid\"\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- 01 --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box__icon\"\u003e01\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003ch3 class=\"cm-feature-box__title\"\u003e\n        5 Gb\/s USB 3.1 Gen 1 Performance\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-feature-box__text\"\u003e\n        Transfer high-bandwidth USB data at up to 5 Gb\/s between compatible\n        USB 3.1 Gen 1 hosts and peripherals. The optical signal path carries\n        high-speed data over a substantially longer distance than a conventional\n        short USB cable. It is built for professional applications where the\n        host and connected equipment must be positioned far apart.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n    \u003c!-- 02 --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box__icon\"\u003e02\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003ch3 class=\"cm-feature-box__title\"\u003e\n        98.4-Foot Long-Range Optical Connection\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-feature-box__text\"\u003e\n        The 30 m \/ 98.4 ft cable provides significant installation flexibility\n        for production spaces, technical rooms, machine vision systems, and\n        other large work areas. High-speed USB data travels over optical fiber\n        throughout the cable run. Compatible peripherals can therefore be\n        positioned far from the host without relying on short USB cabling.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n    \u003c!-- 03 --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box__icon\"\u003e03\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003ch3 class=\"cm-feature-box__title\"\u003e\n        Bus Power over Integrated Copper Conductors\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-feature-box__text\"\u003e\n        Two copper conductors are integrated into the cable to deliver USB bus\n        power alongside the optical data path. This hybrid construction separates\n        high-speed optical data transmission from electrical power delivery.\n        Compatible peripherals can receive power through the cable without\n        requiring a separate power path solely for the USB connection.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n    \u003c!-- 04 --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box__icon\"\u003e04\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003ch3 class=\"cm-feature-box__title\"\u003e\n        USB 3 Vision Locking Micro-B Connector\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-feature-box__text\"\u003e\n        The device-side Micro-USB Type-B connector includes USB 3 Vision\n        locking screws for a more secure physical connection. This is useful\n        in professional imaging, machine vision, and installed systems where\n        accidental cable removal can interrupt data transfer. The host end\n        uses a USB Type-A male connector.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n    \u003c!-- 05 --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box__icon\"\u003e05\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003ch3 class=\"cm-feature-box__title\"\u003e\n        All-Metal Housing for EMI Performance\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-feature-box__text\"\u003e\n        The cable uses all-metal connector housings designed to provide\n        improved EMI performance around its active electronics. This helps\n        support reliable high-speed operation in environments with multiple\n        electronic systems operating nearby. The metal housings also provide\n        a durable enclosure at each connection point.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n    \u003c!-- 06 --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cm-feature-box__icon\"\u003e06\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003ch3 class=\"cm-feature-box__title\"\u003e\n        Built-In Over-Current Protection\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-feature-box__text\"\u003e\n        Integrated over-current protection helps protect the cable's bus-power\n        path during operation. The protection circuitry is built directly into\n        the active cable design. This provides an additional safeguard for\n        compatible USB equipment connected across the long optical cable run.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- COMPATIBILITY --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-section-label__bar\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"cm-section-label__text\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-audience-grid\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-audience-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__label\"\u003eUSB 3.1 Gen 1 Hosts\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__text\"\u003e\n        Designed for compatible USB 3.1 Gen 1 host connections with data\n        transfer rates up to 5 Gb\/s.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-audience-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__label\"\u003eUSB 3.1 Peripherals\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__text\"\u003e\n        The connected peripheral must support the required USB 3.1 interface\n        and Micro-USB Type-B device connection.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-audience-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__label\"\u003eNot Backward Compatible\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__text\"\u003e\n        This exact cable is intended for USB 3.1 hosts and peripherals only\n        and is not specified for backward-compatible USB operation.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-audience-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__label\"\u003eDirectional Connection\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__text\"\u003e\n        Connect the USB Type-A end to the host and the Micro-USB Type-B end\n        to the compatible peripheral.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- WHO IT'S FOR --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-section-label__bar\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"cm-section-label__text\"\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-audience-grid\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-audience-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__label\"\u003eUSB 3 Vision Systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__text\"\u003e\n        The locking Micro-B connector is well suited to compatible imaging\n        and machine vision equipment that benefits from a secured connection.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-audience-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__label\"\u003eProduction Workstations\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__text\"\u003e\n        Extend compatible high-speed USB equipment farther away from capture,\n        editing, or media-production computers.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-audience-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__label\"\u003eInstalled Systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__text\"\u003e\n        Route a USB 3.1 connection across larger rooms where standard short\n        USB cable lengths are not practical.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-audience-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__label\"\u003eRemote USB Equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-audience-card__text\"\u003e\n        Position compatible USB devices up to 98.4 ft from the host while\n        maintaining a direct high-speed wired connection.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-section-label__bar\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"cm-section-label__text\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\n            USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A to Micro-USB Type-B Optical Cable\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCOR-AOC-ABS2JME030M20\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eUSB 3.1 Gen 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Throughput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e5 Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost Connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1 × USB Type-A male\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice Connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1 × Micro-USB Type-B male\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice Connector Locking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eUSB 3 Vision locking screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e98.4 ft \/ 30 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eOptical fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBus Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eDelivered over two integrated copper wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in over-current protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Housing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eAll-metal construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMI Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eEnhanced through all-metal connector housings\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eUSB 3.1 hosts and peripherals only\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackward Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eNot supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\n            1 × Optical Cables by Corning USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A to\n            Micro-USB Type-B Optical Cable, 98.4 ft \/ 30 m\n          \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-section-label__bar\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"cm-section-label__text\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-card cm-card--full\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-card__body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003ch3 class=\"cm-card__title\"\u003e\n        What is the 30 m USB optical cable used for?\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-card__text\"\u003e\n        It extends a compatible USB 3.1 Gen 1 connection across\n        30 m \/ 98.4 ft. It is designed for installations where a compatible\n        USB peripheral needs to be positioned well away from the host system.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n      \u003ch3 class=\"cm-card__title\"\u003e\n        How fast is this USB optical cable?\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-card__text\"\u003e\n        The cable supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 data transfer rates up to 5 Gb\/s.\n        High-speed data travels through optical fiber along the long cable run.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n      \u003ch3 class=\"cm-card__title\"\u003e\n        Does the cable provide USB bus power?\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-card__text\"\u003e\n        Yes. Bus power is delivered over two integrated copper wires while\n        high-speed data is carried over optical fiber.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n      \u003ch3 class=\"cm-card__title\"\u003e\n        Does it include over-current protection?\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-card__text\"\u003e\n        Yes. Built-in over-current protection is included in the cable's\n        power-delivery design.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n      \u003ch3 class=\"cm-card__title\"\u003e\n        What connectors are used on this cable?\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-card__text\"\u003e\n        The host end uses a USB Type-A male connector. The device end uses\n        a Micro-USB Type-B male connector with USB 3 Vision locking screws.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n      \u003ch3 class=\"cm-card__title\"\u003e\n        Is this optical cable backward compatible?\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp class=\"cm-card__text\"\u003e\n        No. This model is specified for USB 3.1 hosts and peripherals only\n        and is not backward compatible with older USB connections.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-cta\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 class=\"cm-cta__title\"\u003e\n      Need a 30 Meter Corning USB Optical Connection?\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"cm-cta__text\"\u003e\n      Coremicro is an authorized Corning dealer supporting professional\n      imaging, production, machine vision, and long-range USB installations.\n      Contact our team to confirm host, peripheral, connector, and compatibility\n      requirements before deployment.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" class=\"cm-cta__button\"\u003e\n      Talk to a Specialist\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003c!-- FOOTER LINKS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cm-footer-links\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"cm-footer-links__label\"\u003e\n      Continue Exploring\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cm-footer-links__list\"\u003e\n\n      \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cm-vendor-general\" class=\"cm-footer-links__item cm-footer-links__item--primary\"\u003e\n        Corning Products\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n      \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cables\" class=\"cm-footer-links__item\"\u003e\n        Cables\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n      \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/production-equipment\" class=\"cm-footer-links__item\"\u003e\n        Production Equipment\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n      \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" class=\"cm-footer-links__item\"\u003e\n        Contact Us\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Corning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487304859810,"sku":"COR-AOC-ABS2JME030M20","price":339.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/0860\/0738\/files\/CorningCOR-AOC-ABS2JME030M20.jpg?v=1787889376","url":"https:\/\/www.coremicro.com\/products\/corning-usb-3-1-optical-cable-30m-usb-a-micro-b","provider":"COREMICRO.COM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}