Product Description
This is a 20m HDMI Active Optical Cable (AOC) built for running 4K video from an NVR (network video recorder) in a rack to a monitor or screen some distance away, without losing picture quality.
Standard passive HDMI cables start to struggle over long runs — you get dropouts, flickering, or no signal at all. This cable uses a hybrid design: OM3 fibre optic cores plus copper power pairs, so it carries the signal actively over the full 20m without needing an external power supply or a repeater box in between.
Key specs
- HDMI 2.0 High Speed certified — supports 4K @ 60Hz (3840x2160), 4:4:4 chroma, 18Gbps bandwidth, with HDR
- HDCP 2.2, ARC, CEC, EDID, 3D and Dolby TrueHD support
- Unidirectional — signal runs one way, source to display, which suits an NVR-to-monitor setup; it's backward compatible with HDMI 1.4 sources
- 4.5–5mm slim, Kevlar-reinforced jacket — designed to be pulled through conduit without damage
- Gold-plated connectors with foil shielding
- Operating range -20°C to 70°C, minimum bend radius 45mm — suited to permanent control room installs
Before you buy
Check your NVR output and display both support HDMI 2.0/4K@60Hz — this cable won't add resolution your hardware doesn't already produce. Because it's unidirectional, it's for source-to-display only, not for two-way HDMI switching setups.
Specifications
- Product Type
- 4K Active Optical HDMI AOC
- Connector Type A
- HDMI Type A Male (19-pin)
- Connector Type B
- HDMI Type A Male (19-pin)
- Cable Length
- 20
- HDMI Version
- 2.0 High Speed
- Max Resolution
- 4K (3840x2160) @60Hz 4:4:4
- Bandwidth
- 18 Gbps
- Shielding
- Double Foil + Kevlar
- Fiber Spec
- OM3 50/125μm Multimode
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a power supply for this cable?
No — the copper power pairs run alongside the fibre cores, so no external power supply is needed for the full 20m run.
Can I use this cable in both directions, e.g. for HDMI switching?
No, it's unidirectional — it's designed to carry signal one way, from source (such as an NVR) to display.
Will this cable give me a picture upgrade if my NVR only outputs 1080p?
No — the cable supports up to 4K@60Hz, but the actual resolution depends on what your NVR and display already output.
Is it suitable for running through conduit?
Yes — it has a slim 4.5-5mm Kevlar-reinforced jacket designed for conduit deployment, with a 45mm minimum bend radius.
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