Product Description
Running an NVR from an equipment rack to a monitor or video wall 20 metres away is exactly where standard passive HDMI cables fail — signal dropouts, flicker, or no picture at all. This 20m active optical cable (AOC) solves that with a hybrid OM3 fibre + copper power design, carrying the signal actively over the full run with no external power supply or repeater needed.
Key specs
- HDMI 2.0 High Speed certified, supporting 4K@60Hz (3840x2160) at 4:4:4 chroma, 18Gbps bandwidth, with HDR
- HDCP 2.2, ARC, CEC, EDID, 3D and Dolby TrueHD supported
- Unidirectional transmission (source to display) — suited to NVR-to-monitor routing; backward compatible with HDMI 1.4 sources for mixed kit
- 4.5–5mm slim, Kevlar-reinforced jacket, gold-plated connectors, aluminium foil shielding — built for conduit and cable-tray pulls
- 45mm minimum bend radius, rated -20°C to 70°C for permanent control room installs
Where it fits
This is a control room and rack-to-wall cable: NVR to operator console, rack to signage display, or server room to a remote monitor bank. Because it's unidirectional, it's not a substitute for a bidirectional AV distribution cable — check source/display order before running it. Pair with your existing patch panels and rack cable management for a tidy long-haul HDMI run without adding extenders or converters.
Specifications
- Product Type
- 4K Active Optical HDMI AOC
- Connector Type A
- HDMI Type A Male (19-pin)
- Connector Type B
- HDMI Type A Male (19-pin)
- Cable Length
- 20
- HDMI Version
- 2.0 High Speed
- Max Resolution
- 4K (3840x2160) @60Hz 4:4:4
- Bandwidth
- 18 Gbps
- Shielding
- Double Foil + Kevlar
- Fiber Spec
- OM3 50/125μm Multimode
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this cable need external power over 20m?
No — it's an active optical design with copper power pairs built in, so no external power supply or repeater is needed for the full 20m run.
Can it carry 4K video at full resolution?
Yes, it's HDMI 2.0 High Speed certified for 4K@60Hz (3840x2160) at 4:4:4 chroma with 18Gbps bandwidth and HDR support.
Does it work in both directions, for example monitor to recorder?
No — transmission is unidirectional, source to display, which suits routing from an NVR to a remote monitor rather than a two-way AV link.
Is it suitable for pulling through conduit or cable trays?
Yes, the jacket is slim (4.5-5mm) and Kevlar-reinforced, and the cable has a 45mm minimum bend radius for rack and conduit installs.
