Cables

  • Why Use an Active Optical Cable?

    Active optical cable (AOC) is a high-performance communication cable used for short-range multi-lane communication and interconnected applications. What is an Active Optical Cable (AOC)? An Active Optical Cable transforms the data signal into a laser light, which is communicated over an optical fiber. The conversion of electronic data is done by an optical transceiver connector….

  • The Importance of Shielded Cables

    Shielded Cables Shielded cables are electrical cables that contain insulating conductors encased in a standard conductive layer. The shield can be made from strands of braided copper (or a similar metal), a spiral copper tape, or some other conducting polymer. The importance of shielded cables cannot be stressed enough. Shielded cables are usually thicker and…