{"product_id":"owc-usb4-40gb-s-active-optical-cable","title":"OWC USB4 40Gb\/s Active Optical Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen distance, performance, and reliability matter, the \u003cstrong\u003eOWC USB4 40Gb\/s Active Optical Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e is the answer for long-distance connectivity of Thunderbolt 4\/3 and USB4\/3\/2 devices. Featuring universal USB-C connectivity, DisplayPort Alt Mode support, and optical fibre technology, this premium-quality cable eliminates the 2-metre distance limit of traditional copper-based Thunderbolt and USB4 cables, connecting directly to both Thunderbolt and standard USB-C displays without a dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e3M and 5M\u003c\/strong\u003e lengths with up to 16 feet of reach, place devices further away for noise reduction, provide more convenient access, hide them for a cleaner workspace, or enable more efficient cable management in professional settings. A braided nylon exterior over advanced internal fibre optical cable delivers highly durable, consistent signal reliability immune to EMI\/RFI interference, and LED indicators on both ends confirm connection status at a glance. Backed by a 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the maximum distance and speed this cable supports?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both lengths support full USB4\/Thunderbolt 4\/Thunderbolt 3 speeds of 40Gb\/s (USB-C mode up to 20Gb\/s), with the 3M version reaching 9.8 feet and the 5M version reaching 16.3 feet, well beyond the 2-metre limit of standard copper cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this cable to power my laptop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The cable supports USB PD3.1 power delivery from a Thunderbolt or USB4 dock, hub, eGPU, RAID, or PCIe chassis to a host machine, up to 240W on the 3M version and up to 60W on the 5M version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will this work with my USB-C monitor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it supports DisplayPort Alt Mode, so it connects directly to standard USB-C displays as well as Thunderbolt displays such as the Apple Pro Display XDR, Apple Studio Display, and LG UltraFine, without needing a dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this with a bus-powered portable SSD or hard drive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. OWC does not recommend using this cable with bus-powered devices (drives or displays that draw power over USB-C without their own external power supply), as they may not function properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do the LED indicators work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e LEDs on both ends of the cable show connection status at a glance: blue for USB4, white for USB 3, green for DisplayPort when connected to the device, yellow for DisplayPort 1.4 on the host end, and red on either end if there is a connection issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThunderbolt (USB-C) male, both ends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Rate - Thunderbolt 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Rate - Thunderbolt 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Rate - USB4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Rate - USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 20Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Transmission (3M)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240W, 48V\/5A (USB PD3.1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Transmission (5M)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60W, 20V\/3A (USB PD3.1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 8K via DisplayPort 1.4 over Thunderbolt; 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