SmartAVLink Launches Next-Gen USB Type-C Active Optical Cable

USB-C is an ideal connector for mobile, personal computers, consumer electronics, and home entertainment applications. Unfortunately, one of the restrictions for audio, video, and display interfaces using USB is the limited cable length. SmartAVLink, a leading active optical cables (AOC) manufacturer from Shenzhen, China, that specializes in optical cables that surpass those limitations, now announced the release of their next-generation USB Type-C Active Optical Cable available in a maximum length of 10 meters (33 feet).

Cable Matters, a supplier of connectivity solutions, launched one of the first USB-C video adapters on the market to support the 8K resolution as specified in HDMI 2.1. The new Cable Matters 48Gbps USB-C Video Adapter combines the latest HDMI features with the versatility of the USB-C connector to drive the latest 8K and 4K 120Hz displays. A solution designed for to connect gaming monitors and TVs to laptops, smartphones, tablets, and more, supporting a maximum video resolution of 8K 30Hz with RGB 4:4:4.