StarTech.com 30FT USB-C to HDMI 2.1 Active Optical Cable 4K 60Hz 145B-USBC-HDMI4K-AOC
The StarTech.com 145B-USBC-HDMI4K-AOC is an active optical cable engineered to reliably transmit 4K 60Hz HDMI 2.1 video from USB-C sources over distances up to 30 feet, ensuring pristine visual quality for critical business applications.
- Extended Reach: Delivers 4K 60Hz HDMI 2.1 video over 30 feet (9.15 meters), enabling flexible display placement in large conference rooms or digital signage setups.
- Interference-Free Signal: Utilizes a fiber optic core to reduce EMI, preventing signal degradation and ensuring stable, flicker-free presentations in electrically noisy environments.
- High-Fidelity Visuals: Supports HDMI 2.1 with HDR10, 10-bit color depth, and 4:4:4 color sampling, providing vibrant, accurate visuals for professional content.
- Professional Installation: CL3 rated for safe in-wall installations, meeting building codes and ensuring a clean, permanent setup in commercial spaces.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com 145B-USBC-HDMI4K-AOC is a purpose-built 30-foot (9.15-meter) active optical cable designed to connect USB-C video sources to HDMI 2.1 displays, supporting resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 pixels at 60 Hz with 10-bit color depth.
Engineered with a fiber optic core, this cable minimizes electromagnetic interference and supports HDCP 1.4/2.2, ensuring secure content transmission and reliable operation in demanding commercial settings where signal integrity is paramount.
- Core Functionality: Extends USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode video to HDMI 2.1 displays, enabling high-resolution content delivery across larger rooms.
- Enhanced Signal Integrity: Fiber optic construction actively reduces EMI, preventing visual artifacts and ensuring stable video output in complex IT environments.
- High-Resolution Support: Delivers crisp 4K 60Hz video with HDR10 and 4:4:4 color sampling, crucial for detailed presentations and immersive digital signage.
- Content Protection: Integrates HDCP 1.4/2.2 support, allowing secure playback of protected media and compliance with content licensing requirements.
- Operational Value: Provides a durable, CL3-rated solution for long-term, in-wall installations, reducing future maintenance and replacement costs.
This active optical cable is an essential component for any organization requiring dependable, high-fidelity video connectivity over extended distances.
Technical Specifications
1Performance & Business Impact
2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
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What This Solves
Extended Conference Room Displays
Small businesses need to connect laptops to large conference room displays or projectors without signal degradation over distance. This cable extends 4K 60Hz HDMI 2.1 signals up to 30 feet, ensuring clear and reliable presentations for client meetings and team collaborations.
Growing offices, corporate boardrooms, executive briefing centers
Reliable Digital Signage
Retail locations and corporate lobbies require consistent, high-quality video for digital signage that may be far from the media source. This active optical cable delivers interference-free 4K 60Hz content, ensuring vibrant and stable promotional displays.
Retail chains, hospitality groups, corporate campuses, public information displays
EMI-Resistant Workstation Connectivity
Offices in industrial or electrically noisy environments often experience video signal issues with standard cables. This fiber optic cable reduces electromagnetic interference, providing stable and flicker-free 4K 60Hz video connections for critical workstations or control monitors.
Manufacturing facilities, medical labs, engineering offices, data centers
Key Features
30-foot (9.15-meter) Cable Length
Enables flexible placement of displays and source devices, optimizing room layouts and presentation setups in larger commercial spaces.
HDMI 2.1 Support with 4K 60Hz Resolution
Delivers ultra-high-definition video, ensuring crisp, detailed visuals for professional presentations, CAD work, or high-fidelity digital signage.
Active Optical Fiber Core
Reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI) and signal loss over distance, providing stable and reliable video transmission in electrically noisy environments.
High Dynamic Range (HDR10) and 4:4:4 Color Sampling
Produces vibrant colors and superior contrast, enhancing visual impact for marketing content, design reviews, and immersive display experiences.
HDCP 1.4/2.2 Compliance
Ensures compatibility with protected content, allowing secure playback of copyrighted media and meeting industry standards for content distribution.
Industry Applications
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and consulting agencies use this cable for high-resolution presentations in large boardrooms, ensuring clear visual communication for clients and internal teams.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions deploy these cables to connect lecture hall projectors or lab displays to source devices, maintaining signal integrity over long runs.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hotels utilize this for digital signage and in-room entertainment systems, delivering consistent 4K content to displays positioned far from media players.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Control rooms and operational centers in industrial facilities use this for connecting monitoring stations to large displays, ensuring reliable data visualization without EMI.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum resolution and refresh rate this cable supports?
This StarTech.com active optical cable supports a maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K) at a refresh rate of 60 Hz, leveraging HDMI 2.1 capabilities for high-quality video.
Does this cable require external power to operate?
No, this active optical cable is powered directly via the USB-C source, eliminating the need for an external power adapter and simplifying installation.
Can this cable be installed inside walls or ceilings?
Yes, this cable is CL3 rated, making it suitable for in-wall and in-ceiling installations, which helps maintain a clean and professional aesthetic in commercial environments.
What types of devices are compatible with this cable?
This cable is compatible with any USB Type-C source device that supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode and any display or projector with an HDMI Type A input, ensuring broad connectivity.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
3 Years
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.