- Description
- Specifications
30-Foot Active Optical USB-C to HDMI 2.0 Cable with Fiber Optic Core for 4K 60Hz Long-Range Video, CL3 Rated for In-Wall Installation
The StarTech 145B-USBC-HDMI4K-AOC is a USB-C to HDMI cable that delivers 4K 60Hz video over a 30-foot (9.15-meter) fiber optic run from any USB-C DP Alt Mode, USB4, Thunderbolt 3, or Thunderbolt 4 laptop to an HDMI display. The Active Optical Cable (AOC) design uses OM3 multi-mode fiber optic inner cores instead of copper conductors, eliminating electromagnetic interference and signal degradation that limits standard copper HDMI cables to much shorter distances at 4K resolution.
CL3 fire rating qualifies this cable for permanent in-wall installation in conference rooms, classrooms, and presentation spaces where the USB-C source and HDMI display are separated by walls, ceilings, or long cable runs. HDR10 support with 8/10-bit RGB and YCbCr 4:4:4 color delivers accurate color reproduction on the display, and HDCP 2.2 ensures compatibility with protected content. The lightweight fiber construction (4.5mm diameter) routes easily through conduit and wall cavities, and the integrated USB-A power cable on the HDMI end connects to any available USB port or wall charger to power the active conversion electronics.
Where the StarTech USB-C to HDMI AOC Cable Fits
- Conference rooms with wall-mounted displays far from the presenter laptop where the 30-foot fiber optic run bridges the gap between a USB-C laptop at the table and a 4K HDMI display on the wall at full 4K 60Hz without the signal degradation that makes copper cables unreliable beyond 10-15 feet at this resolution
- Permanent AV installations requiring CL3-rated in-wall cable where the CL3 fire rating allows this cable to be installed inside walls, above drop ceilings, and through conduit in compliance with building codes, while the 4.5mm diameter and lightweight fiber construction route easily through tight spaces
- Classrooms and training rooms with ceiling-mounted projectors where the active optical cable delivers clean 4K 60Hz with HDR10 from a presenter's USB-C laptop up to a ceiling projector 30 feet away, with no EMI interference from adjacent power cables or fluorescent lighting in the ceiling cavity
What the StarTech USB-C to HDMI AOC Cable Delivers
- 30-Foot 4K 60Hz Fiber Optic Run: OM3 multi-mode fiber optic cores deliver 4K (3840x2160) at 60Hz over the full 30-foot distance without signal degradation, overcoming the length limitations of standard copper USB-C to HDMI cables.
- CL3 In-Wall Fire Rating: Rated for permanent installation inside walls, above ceilings, and through conduit, meeting building code requirements for plenum and riser spaces in commercial AV installations.
- HDR10 with Full Color Depth: Supports HDR10 with 8/10-bit RGB and YCbCr 4:4:4 color space, HDCP 1.4/2.2 for protected content, CEC, ARC, and 7.1-channel audio through HDMI 2.0 for complete AV delivery over a single cable.
- Universal USB-C Compatibility: Works with USB-C DP Alt Mode, USB4, Thunderbolt 3, and Thunderbolt 4 sources on Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Linux with no drivers required. Unidirectional from USB-C source to HDMI display.
- Active Booster with USB-A Power: The integrated 1.4-foot USB-A power cable on the HDMI end connects to any available USB port or wall charger to power the active optical conversion electronics. Backed by a 3-year warranty.
