Product Overview

The Huddly USB-A 3.0 Active Optical Cable (SKU: 7090043790450) extends USB 3.0 connectivity up to 10 meters (33 feet) for Huddly IQ camera installations. Using active optical fiber technology, it maintains SuperSpeed USB 3.0 signal integrity over distances that exceed the practical limits of standard passive copper USB cables. The cable connects USB-A male to USB-A female and requires no powered hub or inline repeater, making it a clean solution for conference room camera installations with medium-length cable runs.

Product Description

Standard passive USB 3.0 cables are limited to approximately 3 meters before signal integrity becomes unreliable. In conference rooms where the host computer or codec is located in a rack, credenza, or wall panel and the Huddly IQ camera is mounted on a display or at ceiling level, a longer cable run is typically needed. The Huddly 10m AOC extension bridges this gap with active optical transmission that preserves the full 5 Gbps SuperSpeed USB 3.0 bandwidth over the 10-meter length.

The cable is plug-and-play and draws power directly from the USB host port at the host end. No external power supply, powered hub, or midpoint repeater is required. The USB-A male connector at the host end connects to the computer or codec, and the USB-A female connector at the camera end accepts the Huddly IQ USB cable. The result is a single clean cable run from the host to the camera position without additional hardware in the path.

For rooms where the 15m (49ft) AOC cable would be more cable than needed, the 10m version covers the majority of conference room configurations from a floor-standing display or credenza-mounted codec to a camera on top of a large display or on a wall mount at the far end of the room.

Key Features

• 10m / 33ft Active Extension Covers the typical distance from a rack or credenza to a display-top or wall-mount camera position in a standard conference room.
• Active Optical Cable Technology Fiber optic core with active electronics at each end ensures signal integrity over the full length without passive degradation.
• SuperSpeed USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) Full 5 Gbps bandwidth maintained for uncompressed HD video transmission from the Huddly IQ camera.
• No Powered Hub Required Powered directly from the USB host port; no external power supply or midpoint hardware needed.
• USB-A Male to USB-A Female Standard connector configuration for direct integration into USB camera cable runs.
• Plug-and-Play Transparent to the host operating system; no driver installation required.

Typical Applications

• Huddly IQ camera installations in standard conference rooms where the cable run from host to camera is 10 meters or less
• Display-top camera installations where the host computer or codec is rack-mounted at the opposite end of the room
• AV integrations requiring a single clean USB cable run without intermediate powered hubs
• Huddle rooms and medium-sized meeting rooms with wall or ceiling-mounted displays
• Installations where the 5m cable is too short but the 15m cable would create excess slack

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between this cable and the 15m AOC extension (SKU 7090043790436)?
A: This 10m version covers cable runs up to 33 feet, while the 15m version (SKU 7090043790436) covers runs up to 49 feet. Both use the same Active Optical Cable technology and USB-A male to USB-A female connector configuration. Choose the 10m version for standard conference rooms and the 15m version for larger spaces with longer cable paths.

Q: Does this cable require a powered USB hub in the line?
A: No. The active electronics in the AOC are powered by the USB host port at the computer or codec end. No powered hub or power injector is needed in the cable run.

Q: Is this cable compatible with the Huddly GO or other Huddly cameras?
A: This cable is specified and sold by Huddly for the Huddly IQ camera. It is a standard USB 3.0 AOC and may function with other USB 3.0 peripherals, but Huddly only supports its use with the IQ.

Q: Can this cable be daisy-chained with another USB extension?
A: Daisy-chaining USB active extensions is not a supported configuration for USB 3.0 devices and may cause reliability issues. If a longer run is needed, use the 15m AOC cable instead of chaining two shorter cables.

Q: Is there a shorter cable available for smaller rooms?
A: Yes. Huddly also offers a 5m (16.5ft) AOC extension (SKU: 7090043790443), available from Creation Networks for installations where a 10m run would create excess cable slack.