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How new USB4.2 80G cable links will support cost-effective connectivity

October 24, 2022 By Ed Cady Leave a Comment

The USB Promoter Group recently announced the November release of the USB4 Version 2.0 specification, a significant update to enable up to 80 Gbps of data performance over the USB Type-C cable and connector. The USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery (USB PD) specifications will also be updated to enable this higher level of data […]

Filed Under: Basics, Featured Tagged With: activecopper, activeopticalcables, cables, connectors, copper, passivecopper, specifications, USB, usb4.2

Wire and fiber optic geometries offer high-speed cable transmission options

April 15, 2022 By Ed Cady Leave a Comment

The latest high-speed transmission cables are benefitting from the use of optic-fiber and copper wire options, which are offering unique form factors and customizable solutions. Typically, data-transmission copper wire and optical-fiber conductors are round or cylindrical. The addition of silver plating on the copper conductor facilitates the high-frequency electrical transmission path. Fiber conductors are foundry […]

Filed Under: Basics, EE sync, Electronics, FAQ, Featured, fiber, Markets, optical, Telecom/Data Tagged With: cables, conductors, connectors, copper, opticfiber, pluggable, termination

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