Optical USB-C Cable
- BC-DAC031 active optical USB-C cable for 5–30 m equipment links.
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 data at up to 10Gbps, with USB 2.0 support for touch, keyboards, and mice.
- Video modes up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 144Hz with compatible source and display equipment.
- Supports simultaneous data, video, and up to 60W USB Power Delivery; confirm the required display mode and power direction for your setup.
- Lengths: 5, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 m.
- Directional Host-to-Device installation. Request a sample review for your exact hardware before a volume rollout.
Plan Your Long-Distance USB-C Connection
Optical USB-C Cable for Long-Distance Data, Video and Power
A meeting-room table, interactive display, or workstation does not always sit beside the computer it serves. BC-DAC031 is an active optical USB-C cable for longer runs: choose from 5 to 30 m and carry USB data, video, and power over one cable assembly.
It supports up to 10Gbps USB data, video modes up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 144Hz, and up to 60W USB Power Delivery. USB 2.0 support also allows compatible touchscreens, keyboards, and mice to communicate with the host. Data, video, and power can operate together. You should still agree on the exact resolution, refresh rate, color format, and data workload for the equipment you plan to connect.
BC-DAC031 Specifications
| Item | Specification / Selection Note |
|---|---|
| Product | BC-DAC031 active optical USB-C cable (AOC) |
| Connector format | USB-C to USB-C; directional Host and Device ends |
| USB data | USB 3.2 Gen 2, up to 10Gbps; actual transfer rate depends on the connected equipment and workload |
| USB 2.0 functions | Supports compatible touch input, keyboards and mice |
| Video capability | Up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 144Hz; requires compatible video-capable USB-C ports and an agreed display mode |
| Power Delivery | Up to 60W; negotiated by the connected power source and receiving device |
| Combined operation | Data, video and power supported simultaneously; validate the intended combination on the actual host and endpoint |
| Available lengths | 5 / 8 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 m |
| Technology | Active optical signal transmission with electronics in the cable ends; power is carried electrically |
| Installation | Observe end labels; protect the fiber path from crushing, sharp bends, and excessive pulling |
Match the Connection, Not Just the USB-C Shape
A USB-C connector alone doesn’t determine video output, charging direction, or data speed. Tell us the host model, display or peripheral model, required length, and tasks that will run together. For a touchscreen installation, include the touch interface as well as the picture resolution. For a powered workstation, identify which device supplies power and how much the receiving device needs.
This is a 10Gbps USB configuration. It isn’t a 40Gbps USB4 or Thunderbolt cable, and a matching connector doesn’t make it one. If your equipment needs a different protocol or a short copper connection, compare the wider USB-C cable range before selecting the long-distance route.
Plan the Route Before Choosing the Length
Measure the installed path, including furniture, cabinets, and access to services. Select enough length for routing and gentle direction changes, without leaving coils that can be crushed. Connector clearance matters too: check the opening and the space behind the equipment before choosing a concealed route.
Send your equipment list, route length, display requirements, and order quantity. We can review BC-DAC031 against that brief and quote the agreed configuration. A sample installed on the intended equipment is the most useful next step before repeating the setup across rooms or sites.
Up to 60W Power Delivery Alongside Your Signal
Carry up to 60W USB Power Delivery alongside video and data. The source and receiving device must negotiate a supported power profile; the cable itself is not a power supply. Determine whether a powered display, dock, or other compatible device will supply power, and check the laptop’s requirements before removing its separate adapter.
10Gbps USB Data for Longer Equipment Links
The USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection supports up to 10Gbps, giving remote USB equipment a higher-speed path than USB 2.0 alone. Actual file-transfer throughput depends on the host, peripheral, and workload. For an installation carrying video at the same time, test the required data task and display mode together rather than judging performance from a single speed figure.
Video Modes up to 8K60 or 4K144
Supported video modes reach 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 144Hz with compatible equipment. Share the source, display, color settings, and refresh-rate requirements so we can review the correct mode. Video-capable USB-C ports are essential; charging-only or data-only ports cannot provide display output over the cable.
USB 2.0 Support for Touch, Keyboards and Mice
USB 2.0 support allows a compatible touchscreen, keyboard, or mouse to send input back to the host over the same assembly. This is useful when the operator stands at a remote interactive display. Confirm the endpoint’s USB interface and check touch accuracy, reconnect behavior, and sleep/wake operation on the intended system.
An Optical Signal Path, Not Complete Electrical Isolation
Active optical transmission carries high-speed signals over the longer cable route. The optical path is less susceptible to electromagnetic interference than an electrical signal path, but the complete assembly still contains electronics and electrical power conductors. Do not treat it as galvanic isolation, encryption, or a guarantee that the entire installation is immune to interference.
Data, Video and Power in One Planned Connection
BC-DAC031 supports data, video, and up to 60W power simultaneously, including USB 2.0 input-device support. Agree on the operating combination your project actually needs: display mode, USB workload, power source, and cable length. A sample test of that combination provides a useful basis for rolling out the same room or workstation design.
Active Electronics and Host-to-Device Direction
Electronics at the cable ends convert signals for the optical path and back. Install the Host end at the computer and the Device end at the endpoint, following the supplied labels. The active design is why you need to pay attention to direction and endpoint compatibility, even though both plugs use the same USB-C shape.
Choose the Cable for the Installation Environment
Consider this cable for longer workstation, meeting-room, and interactive-display connections where the required USB functions are known. Check the route, environment, and equipment compatibility before installation. Outdoor exposure, continuous flexing, regulated medical use, and special fire ratings require separate specifications; the optical construction alone does not establish them.
Check Connector Clearance Before Routing
Check the connector drawing against the equipment recess, nearby ports, and any opening the plug must pass through. Leave room for the connector body and a gentle cable exit. Request the current drawing and bend guidance for the ordered length before closing a conduit or cabinet; installation access can matter as much as the electrical specification.
It uses active electronics and an optical path to carry signals over lengths of 5 to 30 m. The assembly also carries power electrically. Optical transmission does not make the complete cable a galvanic isolator or an encrypted connection.
BC-DAC031 supports up to 10Gbps USB data, video modes up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 144Hz, and up to 60W USB Power Delivery. Data, video, and power can run together. Confirm the selected display mode, data workload, and equipment combination for the installation.
This listed configuration is USB 3.2 Gen 2 at up to 10 Gbps, not a 40 Gbps USB4 or Thunderbolt cable. A USB-C plug alone doesn’t guarantee protocol compatibility. If your equipment requires USB4 or Thunderbolt operation, identify that requirement before ordering.
Connect the end marked Host to the computer and the end marked Device to the display or peripheral. Follow the supplied labels. Signal direction does not, by itself, establish the direction of negotiated charging power; review the intended power source and receiver separately.
Plan a supported route with gentle bends, no pinching, and no pulling on the plugs. Request the current bend and installation guidance for the ordered assembly. Check connector clearance before routing through openings. Do not assume suitability for outdoor exposure, continuous flexing, or in-wall use without the required ratings.
Yes. USB 2.0 support includes compatible touch interfaces, keyboards, and mice. Confirm that the endpoint routes those USB functions through the intended connection, and test them with the actual host, including reconnect and sleep/wake behavior.
No. The host must provide the required video output, and the display must accept the selected mode. Resolution, refresh rate, color format, compression support, and the active USB data configuration all matter. Share both device models for review; this page does not promise every display mode on every USB-C port or an unverified multi-monitor setup.
Request the applicable compliance documents for the exact part and length being quoted. Installation-specific requirements, including fire rating, environmental limits, or use with regulated equipment, require separate review. Connector appearance and an optical core do not prove product certification.
The listed lengths are 5, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 m. Lead time depends on length, quantity, stock, and any agreed customization. Include your required delivery date in the inquiry so we can check availability rather than rely on a generic shipping promise.
Send the cable length, quantity, host and endpoint models, desired video mode, USB workload, and power arrangement. Add the installation environment, delivery target, and documentation or labeling requirements. These details help us quote a defined assembly and identify any compatibility checks before bulk purchase.
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Planning an Optical USB-C Installation
The practical reason to choose an optical cable is distance. Moving a computer away from a display can free up table space, reduce clutter from nearby equipment, or put the host in a more accessible location. The cable still needs to match the work being done at the far end. A picture on screen is not a complete acceptance test if the installation also needs touch control, USB data, and laptop charging.
Start with a Connection Schedule
Record the exact host port, endpoint port, cable length, and required functions. Include the operating system and any dock between the devices. For display work, specify resolution, refresh rate, and color requirements rather than writing only “8K.” Ask which DisplayPort mode, compression support, and lane arrangement the selected configuration needs. A supported headline resolution does not mean every color depth and data mode works in every combination.
Test the Workload That Will Be Used
Run the required display mode, a representative data transfer, and the intended power load together. Check touch input, keyboard, and mouse operation when these are part of the installation. Repeat after a restart, sleep/wake, and reconnecting the cable. Keep a record of the equipment models and results so the sample approval describes a repeatable setup rather than a single successful connection.
Keep Power Direction Separate from Signal Direction
Host and Device labels identify how the active signal path is installed. They don’t mean the computer always supplies charging power. A compatible powered display or dock may provide power while a laptop receives power. Confirm that arrangement in the project review. The cable doesn’t provide 60W, and a device that needs more power may still need its own adapter.
Make the Installation Serviceable
Check connector dimensions, openings, bend guidance, and cable support before routing through furniture or conduits. Do not pull on the connector or tighten ties until they deform the jacket. Leave accessible connection points and enough space to disconnect the ends without bending the cable sharply. Specify environmental and fire-rating requirements separately; a long optical cable is not automatically an outdoor, plenum, or medical-grade assembly.
Quote the Approved Build
For repeat deployments, include the approved length, equipment list, and operating modes in the purchase specification. Discuss identification labels, packaging, and documentation needs before placing the volume order. If the project changes to a higher-bandwidth protocol or a different endpoint, review the connection again rather than assuming the original cable approval carries over.
Send the planned route and equipment details with your inquiry. If a shorter connection is sufficient, the USB-C monitor cable page provides another starting point for reviewing display connections.
