Active Optical Cable Using USB Type-C Connector

摘要

Demand for high-resolution displays and virtual reality applications is increasing and the use of these devices is spreading rapidly in the consumer electronics market. Cables attached to these devices are required to support high-speed and long-distance transmission, while maintaining their plug size. We have developed an active optical cable with a USB Type-C connecter (a small- sized multifunctional interface) and a plug of the same size as that of a conventional cable. This paper introduces the new cable, describing its design, transmission characteristics, and results in a reliability test.