Active Optical Cable plays an important role in the field of modern communications, and its transmission distance is a key performance indicator.
The transmission distance of Active Optical Cable is affected by many factors. First, the power and quality of the light source are one of the important factors that determine the transmission distance. A higher-power light source can provide a stronger optical signal, which can maintain the strength of the signal at a longer distance. At the same time, a high-quality light source has better stability and consistency, reducing the possibility of signal attenuation and distortion.
Secondly, the quality of the optical fiber also has a great impact on the transmission distance. High-quality optical fiber has lower loss and dispersion characteristics, which can effectively reduce the attenuation and distortion of the signal during transmission. Different types of optical fibers, such as single-mode fiber and multimode fiber, also have different transmission distances. Generally speaking, single-mode fiber is suitable for long-distance transmission, while multimode fiber is more suitable for short-distance transmission.
In addition, the electronic components in the Active Optical Cable, such as optical transceivers, also affect the transmission distance. The performance and quality of these electronic components determine their processing capabilities and amplification effects on optical signals. If the performance of the electronic components is poor, it may cause the signal to attenuate too quickly, thereby limiting the transmission distance.
In practical applications, the transmission distance of Active Optical Cable can range from a few meters to tens of kilometers or even further. For example, in short-distance connections within a data center, Active Optical Cable can achieve a transmission distance of a few meters to tens of meters, meeting the needs of high-speed data transmission. In long-distance communications, by using high-performance light sources, optical fibers, and electronic components, a transmission distance of tens of kilometers or even further can be achieved.
In order to increase the transmission distance of Active Optical Cable, some measures can be taken. For example, choose a higher-power light source, use better-quality optical fibers, optimize the design of electronic components, etc. In addition, signal relay and amplification technology can be used to amplify and regenerate the signal in places where the signal attenuation is large, thereby extending the transmission distance.
In short, the transmission distance of Active Optical Cable depends on many factors, including light source power, optical fiber quality, and electronic component performance. When choosing Active Optical Cable, it is necessary to comprehensively consider these factors based on the specific application requirements and transmission distance requirements to select the appropriate Active Optical Cable product.
