AVer Optical USB Extension Cable 30m – USB 3.1 Active Fiber Cable

Product Overview

The AVer PTOCU330M is a 30-meter (98.4 ft) active optical USB extension cable designed to connect AVer USB 3.1 conferencing cameras and PTZ cameras to a host PC over distances that exceed the practical limits of standard copper USB cables. Using fiber optic technology internally, the cable carries USB 3.1 Gen 1 signals at up to 5 Gbps without signal degradation, repeaters, or powered USB hubs in-line. A Micro-B USB 2.0 auxiliary port provides supplemental power for installations where the host USB port alone may not deliver sufficient current.

Product Description

Standard USB 3.0 copper cables are reliably usable only up to about 3 meters before signal integrity deteriorates, requiring active extenders or multiple-segment solutions that add cost and failure points. The AVer PTOCU330M eliminates those intermediate devices by embedding active optical electronics directly within the cable assembly, delivering a single continuous USB 3.1 connection from camera to PC across 30 meters of slimmer, lighter fiber optic cabling.

The cable is specifically validated for use with AVer's USB conferencing cameras and PTZ cameras that operate over a USB 3.1 interface, making it a factory-recommended cabling solution rather than a generic third-party extender. The fiber optic core is softer and lighter than an equivalent copper run, making it easier to route through conduit, across ceilings, and along cable management pathways in permanent installations. No driver installation is required; the cable presents to the host PC as a standard USB connection.

The auxiliary Micro-B USB 2.0 port draws less than 2W when active and can be connected to any available USB 2.0 port or USB power adapter to ensure the camera receives adequate bus power, particularly in installations where the primary USB 3.1 host port does not supply the full 900 mA current. Because the cable carries USB 3.1 backward-compatible signals, it also supports USB 2.0 devices, although data rates will be limited to USB 2.0 speeds in that configuration. The PTOCU330M is also available in 10-meter and 20-meter versions from Creation Networks for installations requiring shorter runs.

Key Features

• 30-Meter (98.4 ft) Active Optical Extension — Reaches camera installations that copper USB cables cannot serve without intermediate signal amplification hardware.
• USB 3.1 Gen 1 at 5 Gbps — Delivers full USB 3.1 Gen 1 bandwidth for high-resolution video streams from AVer USB cameras.
• Fiber Optic Core — Slimmer and lighter than copper equivalents; easier to route through conduit and ceiling cable pathways.
• Auxiliary Micro-B USB 2.0 Power Port — Draws less than 2W to supplement bus power where needed; no external power brick required on most installations.
• No Driver Installation Required — Presents as a standard USB device to Windows and macOS hosts; plug-and-play operation.
• AVer-Validated Compatibility — Factory-tested and recommended for AVer USB 3.1 conferencing cameras; listed on AVer's USB extender compatibility guide.
• Backward Compatible with USB 2.0 — Supports USB 2.0 devices at USB 2.0 data rates on the same cable run.

Typical Applications

• Permanent installation of AVer USB conferencing cameras in large conference rooms, auditoriums, and boardrooms where the camera must be positioned far from the presentation PC
• PTZ camera installations where the camera is ceiling- or wall-mounted and the host computer is located in an equipment rack at the opposite side of the room
• Lecture halls and training facilities requiring a single clean cable run from a podium PC to a far-wall or ceiling-mounted camera
• Broadcast and recording setups using AVer USB cameras where long cable runs to a production PC are required
• Any installation where USB signal integrity over copper at distances beyond 5 meters is a concern

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