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AOC USB Type C - Active Optical Cable

Extend your USB Type C over long distance in harsh environments
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AOC USB Type C - Active Optical Cable

Extend your USB Type C over long distance in harsh environments

Main Features

  • Maximum length of 15 meters with guaranteed performance.
  • Thread coupling, MIL-DTL-38999 Series III type shell size 11 .
  • EMI protection, shielding continuity
  • Fluid and dust resistant (IP68)
  • Cable jacket material: TPE (low smoke emission, halogen-free)
     

Applications

  • C6ISR Battlefield communications
  • Military vehicles
  • Naval
  • Military avionics
Technical information

Data and power transmission:
Supports 4 lanes DP2.1 + USB2.0 and 2 lanes DP1.4 + USB3.2
Supports 8K video transmission at 60 Hz; 4K at 120 Hz
Supports 10 Gb/s USB3.2 Gen2 data transmission
Backward compatible with USB2.0 and USB1.1
Power supply support
Length extension up to 15 meters max. with guaranteed performance.

Mechanical features
Thread coupling, MIL-DTL-38999 Series III, housing size 11
Resistance to shock, vibration, and traction
EMI protection: shield continuity
Mating plug/receptacle cycles: 500
Sealing: IP68 in connected position
Impact resistance: IK06 on mated pair
Operating temperature: -20°C to +80°C (-4°F to 176°F)  
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<p><span lang="EN-US">A <strong>USB Type C</strong> Active Optical Cable extender is a hybrid copper and fiber optic solution that enables long distance USB 3.2 Gen 2 data, video, and power delivery without signal loss or latency. It’s an ideal solution where traditional copper cables fail due to the length limiting the standard.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">This rugged USB extender supports lengths up to 15 meters maximum, delivering stable high-speed data and video transmission for demanding applications.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">The AOC supports&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US">10 Gb/s data transmission, compliant with USB 3.2 Gen 2</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US">Video transmission:</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US">4K at 120Hz</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US">8K at 60Hz</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US">Backward compatible with USB2.0 and USB1.1</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US">Power delivery:</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US">5 &amp; 10m = 60W</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US">15m = 40W</span></li> </ul>
<ul> <li>8K at 60 Hz</li> <li><span lang="EN-US">4K at 120 Hz</span></li> </ul> <p><span lang="EN-US">Perfect for advanced displays, simulation systems, and mission-critical visualization.</span></p>
<p>Yes :</p> <ul> <li>4 Lane DP 2.1 + USB 2.0</li> <li><span lang="EN-US">2 Lane DP 1.4 + USB 3.2</span></li> </ul> <p><span lang="EN-US">This allows for combined data and video transmission over a single cable.</span></p>
<ul> <li>5 m : 60 W</li> <li>10 m : 60 W</li> <li><span lang="EN-US">15 m : 40 W</span></li> </ul> <p><br><span lang="EN-US">The hybrid design ensures simultaneous data, video, and power delivery.</span></p>
<p>Absolutely. It features:</p> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US">MIL-DTL-38999 Series III threaded shell size 11</span></li> <li>IP68 sealing</li> <li>IK06 shock resistance</li> <li>500 mating cycles</li> <li><span lang="EN-US">EMI shielding</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US">Vibration according to MIL STD 810H Method514.8 category 14</span></li> <li>Operating temperature -20°C / +80°C <span style="color:#171715;">(-4 °F à 176 °F)</span></li> </ul> <p><br><span lang="EN-US">Built for military, naval, and industrial environments.</span></p>
<ul> <li><span lang="EN-US">Operating temperature: –20 °C to +80 °C&nbsp;</span><span style="color:#171715;"><span lang="EN-US">(-4 °F à 176 °F)</span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US">Salt spray resistance: up to 500 hours (depending on plating)</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US">Resistant to vibration, traction, and harsh conditions.</span></li> </ul>
<p><span lang="EN-US">The design ensures continuous shielding for superior EMI protection, critical in high-interference environments.</span></p>
<ul> <li><span lang="EN-US">Aluminum (Nickel, Black Zinc Nickel, Tin-Zinc) - RoHS</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US">Aluminum (Olive Drab Cadmium) - Not RoHS</span></li> <li>Marine Bronze - RoHS</li> <li><span lang="EN-US">Stainless Steel (passivated) - RoHS</span></li> </ul> <p><br><span lang="EN-US">Options for corrosion resistance and durability.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">Yes. It supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1, ensuring flexibility across multiple devices.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">While compliant with AOC USB Type C standards, some systems may require testing. We recommend validating your hardware before deployment.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">Yes. 3D models (STEP files) are available on our website and through TraceParts for easy integration into your design process.</span></p>
<ul> <li><span lang="EN-US">Defense, soldier worn systems, aircraft warfare systems.</span></li> <li>Naval, C6ISR communication.</li> <li><span lang="EN-US">Professional video walls and simulation systems.</span></li> </ul>
<p><span lang="EN-US">USB Type C copper version is limited to 1m maximum with all functions; the hybrid fiber design allows longer distances (up to 15 m) without latency, lower EMI, and consistent high-bandwidth performance.</span></p>

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AOC USB Type C - Active Optical Cable description

1. What is a USB Type C Active Optical Cable (AOC) extender?

A USB Type C Active Optical Cable extender is a hybrid copper and fiber optic solution that enables long distance USB 3.2 Gen 2 data, video, and power delivery without signal loss or latency. It’s an ideal solution where traditional copper cables fail due to the length limiting the standard.

2. How far can the Amphenol Socapex USB Type C AOC extend?

This rugged USB extender supports lengths up to 15 meters maximum, delivering stable high-speed data and video transmission for demanding applications.

3. What data transfer speed does this USB extender support?

The AOC supports 

  • 10 Gb/s data transmission, compliant with USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • Video transmission:
  • 4K at 120Hz
  • 8K at 60Hz
  • Backward compatible with USB2.0 and USB1.1
  • Power delivery:
  • 5 & 10m = 60W
  • 15m = 40W

4. Which video resolutions are supported?

  • 8K at 60 Hz
  • 4K at 120 Hz


Perfect for advanced displays, simulation systems, and mission-critical visualization.

5. Does this USB extender support DisplayPort Alternate Mode?

Yes :

  • 4 Lane DP 2.1 + USB 2.0
  • 2 Lane DP 1.4 + USB 3.2
    This allows for combined data and video transmission over a single cable.

6. What is the Power Delivery capability at different cable lengths?

  • 5 m : 60 W
  • 10 m : 60 W
  • 15 m : 40 W
    The hybrid design ensures simultaneous data, video, and power delivery.

7. Is this USB Type C AOC rugged and durable?

Absolutely. It features:

  • MIL-DTL-38999 Series III threaded shell size 11
  • IP68 sealing
  • IK06 shock resistance
  • 500 mating cycles
  • EMI shielding
  • Vibration according to MIL STD 810H Method514.8 category 14
  • Operating temperature -20°C / +80°C (-4 °F à 176 °F)
    Built for military, naval, and industrial environments.

8. What environmental protections are included?

  • Operating temperature: –20 °C to +80 °C (-4 °F à 176 °F)
  • Salt spray resistance: up to 500 hours (depending on plating)
  • Resistant to vibration, traction, and harsh conditions.

9. What EMI protection does the cable provide?

The design ensures continuous shielding for superior EMI protection, critical in high-interference environments.

10. Which shell materials and finishes are available?

  • Aluminum (Nickel, Black Zinc Nickel, Tin-Zinc) - RoHS
  • Aluminum (Olive Drab Cadmium) - Not RoHS
  • Marine Bronze - RoHS
  • Stainless Steel (passivated) - RoHS
    Options for corrosion resistance and durability.

11. Is the USB Type C Active Optical Cable backward compatible?

Yes. It supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1, ensuring flexibility across multiple devices.

12. Are there any compatibility considerations?

While compliant with AOC USB Type C standards, some systems may require testing. We recommend validating your hardware before deployment.

13. Are 3D CAD files or STEP models available for this product?

Yes. 3D models (STEP files) are available on our website and through TraceParts for easy integration into your design process.

14. What applications are ideal for this USB Type C extender?

  • Defense, soldier worn systems, aircraft warfare systems.
  • Naval, C6ISR communication.
  • Professional video walls and simulation systems.

15. How does an optical USB Type C extender compare to copper cables?

USB Type C copper version is limited to 1m maximum with all functions; the hybrid fiber design allows longer distances (up to 15 m) without latency, lower EMI, and consistent high-bandwidth performance.