Detailed Specifications
Eaton U420F-10M - USB-C Fiber Active Optical Cable
Overview
The Eaton U420F-10M is a 10-meter USB-C active optical cable (AOC) designed for high-bandwidth data and audio/video transmission over long distances where copper USB-C cabfles are unreliable or electrically limited. It is used in enterprise AV, data acquisition, industrial endpoints, and extended workstation deployments.
It supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 signaling up to 10 Gbps, enabling stable high-speed connectivity between USB-C hosts and peripherals such as storage devices, cameras, and display-adjacent systems.
The cable uses fiber-based active optical construction, reducing signal degradation over distance while maintaining low-latency communication. It is designed for fixed installations where flexible routing is required across racks, ceilings, or equipment aisles.
Depending on variant configuration, it can support USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode video output (up to 8K/4K in compatible models) and power delivery (model-dependent). It is commonly deployed in professional AV, control rooms, and high-performance workstation extensions.
This is a data/AV transmission cable only, not a networking switch or power device.
Key Features
- 10m active optical USB-C cable for long-distance links
- Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gbps bandwidth
- Fiber construction reduces signal loss over long runs
- Plug-and-play installation with USB-C compatibility
- Designed for enterprise AV and workstation extension
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | Eaton |
| Part Number | U420F-10M |
| Product Type | USB-C Active Optical Cable |
| Cable Length | 10 m (32.8 ft) |
| Data Rate | Up to 10 Gbps |
| USB Standard | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Connector Type | USB-C Male to USB-C Male |
| Cable Type | Active Optical (Fiber) |
| Power Delivery | Model-dependent (up to ~60W variants) |
| Video Support | Alt Mode supported (variant dependent) |
| Jacket Rating | CMP (plenum-rated variants) |
| Operating Temp | 0°C to 50°C |
| Application | Data / AV / industrial extension |
