What are the active cables?
Active cables are used for data transfer and have a silicon chip that improves their performance. Cables that do not have a silicone chip installed are considered passive cables and tend to lose data during transmission. Improved efficiency of active cables allows them to transmit data faster and for longer distances than passive cables. These cables are primarily used in consumer electronics such as video games, high -resolution TVs (HDTV), digital cameras and recorders, as well as computer network applications. The compensatory techniques are used as a way to filter and amplify the signal when traveling from the connector. Normally, one chip semiconductor chips are used at both ends of the cable, which amplifies the transmission signal, while the second chip improves the quality of the signal before it extends its final goal.
There are many advantages for using active cables as opposed to passive cables. Cables with active components are able to transmit data longer distances withoutLoss of signal quality. These cables are also lighter, slimmer and more flexible than their passive counterparts. In addition to the increased signal quality and smaller traces, active cabling leads to less energy consumption and lower energy costs, as the signal processing is completed in the cable itself and not through the host system.
New development of technology leads to smaller and faster consumer electronic equipment. This trend has increased demand for active cables because they are the ideal cabling solution for many consumer electronics due to faster data transfer and longer lengths. Many electronic devices allow these cables to connect with various standards, including DisplayPort, high -resolution multimedia interface (HDMI) and universal serial bus (USB) to name only a few. These connections allow the use of active cables by supplying energy through specialh pins inside the connector.
The Business Enterprise storage and network applications are strongly relying on the use of active cables. Many business organizations have limited space for their network equipment and because active cables are capable of longer lengths and greater flexibility, they allow better cable routing. The use of active cables is growing significantly and now represents more than 50% of the connection of cabling, unlike copper or optical cabling.