Timbercon’s Active Optical Cables are not merely commodity interconnects; they are engineered transmission systems. Their key features—extreme length, immunity to EMI, massive weight reduction, environmental hardening, and custom ruggedization—directly address the pain points of defense, aerospace, broadcast, and hyperscale data center engineers. When a standard cable fails due to distance, interference, or environmental stress, a Timbercon AOC is designed to be the permanent, fit-for-purpose solution.
| Feature | Passive Copper DAC | Standard AOC | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Max Length @ 100G | 3m | 50–75m | 100–300m+ | | EMI Immunity | Poor | Good | Excellent (with optional shield) | | Operating Temp | 0–70°C | 0–70°C | -55°C to +125°C | | Connector Ruggedness | Standard | Standard | Mil-spec, IP67, custom | | Power per end (10G) | ~500mW | ~150mW | ~100mW (optimized) | | Bend Radius | ~40mm | ~20mm | 10–15mm | Timbercon’s Active Optical Cables are not merely commodity
Unlike off-the-shelf consumer AOCs, Timbercon’s hallmark is engineering-to-order. | Feature | Passive Copper DAC | Standard
For mobile applications (aircraft, shipboard, broadcasting trucks) and high-density computing, physical bulk is a critical constraint. broadcasting trucks) and high-density computing
While many AOCs use multimode fiber for cost, Timbercon leverages both: