CrystalLink USB3.1 Active Optical Cable

USB3.1 Fiber Extender

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Product Picture Three kinds of USB 3.1 Active Cables
Product Picture 4-port hub converts USB3.1 into USB3.1 & USB2.0
Diagram USB 3.1/2.0 hybrid optical cable supplies power
Diagram USB 3.1 only hybrid optical cable supplies power
Diagram USB 3.1 only pure optical cable supplies no power
  • Cable with built in optics to extend USB3.1 gen 1 up to 300 feet (100m)
  • Direct point-to-point active optical cable plugs directly into your equipment
  • Draws its power from the USB interface
  • Low smoke zero halogen jacket can be run through plenum or floor-to-floor
  • Three models to choose from
    • Hybrid cable supports USB3.1 gen 1 / USB 2.0
      Provides power through cable
      Use with any hub
      USB3.1 A male to female connectors
      Available in 10m, 20m, 30m, and 50m lengths
    • Pure optical supports USB3.1 gen 1
      No power through cable
      Use companion hub to add support for USB 2.0 /USB 2.00
      USB3.1 A male to male connectors
      Available in 10m, 20m, 30m, 50m, 70m, and 100m lengths
    • Hybrid cable supports USB 3.1 gen 1
      Provides power through cable
      Use with USB 3.0 vision cameras
      USB3.1 A male to micro locking B connectors
      Available in 10m, 20m, 30m, and 50m lengths

OVERVIEW

The CrystalLink USB3.1 Active Optical Cable connects your host and devices together with a flexible and rugged cable with built-in fiber optics and electronics. The cable comes in various lengths up to 100m.

The cable is available in three models:

  • USB 3.1/2.0/1.1 hybrid cable that supplies power in lengths to 50m
  • USB 3.1 pure optical cable supplying no power in lengths to 100m
  • USB 3.1 hybrid cable that supplies power in lengths to 50m

The USB3.1/2.0/1.1 hybrid cable has a built in USB3.1 to USB3.1/USB2.0 converter. You can connect it directly to a device or connect it to a standard hub. This model is available in lengths of 10m, 20m, 30m, and 50m and has a USB 3.1 type A male connector at the host end and a USB 3.1 type A receptacle with locking holes at the device end. Simply insert this in-line with your existing equipment for a simple installation.

The USB3.1 gen 1 pure optical model transmits no power, supports USB3.1 only, and is complemented by an optional hub which will break out the USB3.1 into USB3.1 and USB2.0. The cable plugs directly into the hub. You can then plug your USB3.1 and USB2.0 peripherals into the hub. This model is available in lengths of 10m, 20m, 30m, 50m, 70m, and 100m and has USB 3.1 type A male connectors at each end. Since this cable is purely optical it is great for industrial or medical applications which may be concerned with intrinsic safety or patient leakage.

The USB3.1 gen 1 hybrid cable is meant to plug directly into a remote device such as a camera. Since the cable supplies power, it makes for an efficient connection at the remote end. This model is available in lengths of 10m, 20m, 30m, and 50m and has a USB 3.1 type A male connector at the host end and a USB 3.1 micro B male with locking screws at the device end. Simply plug the cable into the host transmitter device, and connect the remote end to a USB3.1 device.

The CrystalLink USB3.1 Active Optical Cable has a low smoke zero-halogen jacket which permits it to be used in plenums, walls, and ceilings. Running in conduit is not required. It is installed and connects just like a copper cable, except it must be installed in the correct direction. It's 4mm jacket size is small and has a low bend radius. It is rugged with a crush resistance of 1000N short term and 500N long term. The USB3.1 optical cable provides transparent USB3.1 extension, and works with all major operating systems. This product may also be paired with Rose Active Optical Video cables, either HDMI or DisplayPort, to make a complete KVM extension.

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions Optical type CLK-AOCU05-AMAMJacket diameter: 3mmCable head W x D x H17mm x 40mm x 8mmHybrid type CLK-AHTU05-AMAFJacket diameter: 3.7mmCable head W x D x HHost: 27mm x 44mm x 13mmDevice: 26mm x 82mm x 14.5mmHybrid type CLK-AHCU05-AMBMJacket diameter: 3.7mmCable head W x D x HHost: 27mm x 44mm x 13mmDevice: 22mm x 36.5mm x 8.5mm
Net weight Optical type CLK-AOCU05-AMAM10m 150g20m 300g30m 450g50m 750g70m 1050g100m 1500gHybrid type CLK-AHTU05-AMAFHybrid type CLK-AHCU05-AMBM10m 300g20m 500g30m 700g50m 1100g
Power Optical type CLK-AOCU05-AMAMFrom USB connector580mW @ 5VNo power through cableHybrid type CLK-AHTU05-AMAFHybrid type CLK-AHCU05-AMBMWithout external power:Maximum 5V 400maWith external power:Maximum 5V 900ma(10m/20m/30m)Maximum 5v 600ma (50m)
Jacket material LSZH (low smoke zero halogen)
Tensile strength Long term 150NShort term 300N
Crush resistance Long term 500NShort term 1000N
Bend radius Dynamic 60mmStatic 30mm
Cable conductors Optical type CLK-AOCU05-AMAM2 glass fibersHybrid type CLK-AHTU05-AMAFHybrid type CLK-AHCU05-AMBM2 glass fiber + 2 copper
Speed Up to 5 GBps
USB support Optical type CLK-AOCU05-AMAMUSB 3.1 Gen 1Hybrid type CLK-AHTU05-AMAFUSB 3.1 Gen 1 / USB 2.0 / USB 1.1Hybrid type CLK-AHCU05-AMBMUSB 3.1 Gen 1
Distance All:32.8' (10m)65.6' (20m)98.4' (30m)164.0 '(50m)Optical type CLK-AOCU05-AMAM only229.6' (70m)328.0' (100m)
Connectors Optical type CLK-AOCU05-AMAM2x USB 3.1 type A male (host/device)Hybrid type CLK-AHTU05-AMAF1x USB 3.1 type A male (host)1x USB 3.1 type A receptacle with locking screw holes (device)1x USB 2.0 micro B receptacle (aux power)Hybrid type CLK-AHCU05-AMBM1x USB 3.1 type A male (host)1x USB 3.1 micro B male with locking screws (device)1x USB 2.0 micro B receptacle (aux power)
Environment Operating temperature: 32°F–122°F (0°C–50°C)Storage temperature: -4°F–122°F (-20°C–50°C)Relative humidity: 15%–85%, non-condensing

PART NUMBERS

Product Part Number Description
CLK-AOCU05-AMAMxxxCrystalLink optical cable, USB 3.1 gen 1 Extender, USB3.1 A male to male connectors
xxx length in meters: 010=10m, 020=20m, 030=30m, 050=50m, 070=70m, 100=100m
CLK-AHTU05-AMAFyyy CrystalLink hybrid cable, USB 3.1 gen 1/2.0 Extender, USB3.1 A male to female connectors
CLK-AHCU05-AMBMyyy CrystalLink hybrid cable, USB 3.1 gen1 Extender, USB3.1 A male to USB3.1 micro B male connectors
yyy length in meters: 010=10m, 020=20m, 030=30m, 050=50m
CLK-UTHUB4 CrystalLink USB3.1 converting hub 4 port
CLK-UTHUB1 CrystalLink USB3.1 converting hub 1 port (dongle)

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