DVIGEAR DVI-28xxx-AOC DisplayPort-mDP 1.4 Active Optical Cables User Guide

DVIGEAR DVI-28xxx-AOC DisplayPort-mDP 1.4 Active Optical Cables

Product Information

The DVI-28xxx-AOC Active Optical Cable is a plenum-rated (UL CMPOF), compact, lightweight, and highly flexible cable designed for DisplayPort and mini DisplayPort 1.4 sources and monitors. It is constructed using a hybrid design of 4x GOF (Glass Optical Fiber) and 6x copper wires, making it rugged yet flexible with a minimum bend radius of 35 millimeters. The cable is powered by the DisplayPort source, eliminating the need for an external power supply. The mini DisplayPort connector may be connected directly to sources and displays or to the included full-size DisplayPort docking connectors.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Connect the Transmitter (TX) end of the cable to the DisplayPort source device.
2. Connect the Receiver (RX) end of the cable to the display device.
3. Ensure that the Source and Display docking connectors are installed on the correct cable ends. Insert the TX end of the cable into the docking connector labeled Source and insert the RX end of the cable into the docking connector labeled Display.
4. Use the locking pin to ensure that the docking connector is secured to the cable.
5. If the cable needs to be mated directly to a source or display device, match endpoints appropriately.
6. Take care not to force the cable to bend beyond its minimum bend radius of 35 mm.

Note:
The video signals in this cable travel over internal optical fibers and is unidirectional. Other signals such as AUX Channel, HPD, power, etc. travel over internal copper wires.

Introduction

DVIGear’s HyperLight® Series is a new generation of advanced Active Optical Cables (AOC) that employs cutting-edge technology to deliver unprecedented resolution, performance, and value. HyperLight cables support DisplayPort 1.4 and provide superior features in a compact, lightweight form factor. They are fully HDCP 1.4 / 2.2 compliant and support signals with aggregate data rates up to 32.4 Gbps. (HBR3). These features enable HyperLight cables to support very high-resolution applications at 4K / 60Hz (4:4:4) and 8K / 30Hz (4:4:4) with cable lengths up to 100 meters.

HyperLight cables support both DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort connections. The cables are terminated with low-profile Mini DisplayPort (mDP) connectors that measure less than 8×11 mm. This narrow cross‑section makes it very easy to pull these cables through conduit or other tight spaces. The cables also include two detachable docking connectors that allow them to plug into full‑size DisplayPort receptacles. The docking connectors include a locking pin for added security. This functionality enables seamless connections to content servers and use in other high‑density applications without any intermediary dongles or adaptors.

HyperLight cables are plenum-rated (UL CMP‑OF), compact, lightweight, and highly flexible. Constructed using a hybrid design of 4x GOF (Glass Optical Fiber) and 6x copper wires, they are rugged, yet flexible, with a minimum bend radius of 35 millimeters. This flexibility makes them an ideal solution for cable routing in tight spaces.

These cables are designed for use in mission‑critical applications where image quality and dependability are paramount. HyperLight cables are engineered from the ground up for superior performance and unfailing reliability with MTBF

150,000 hours. Video signals are transmitted over four optical fibers, which make them immune to interference from environmental noise. The optical transmission path provides a very low RFI / EMI profile, which allows the cables to be installed in sensitive applications with strict security requirements. The cables draw power from the connected DisplayPort source, eliminating the need for an external power supply. HyperLight AOC cables are ideally suited for applications that require ultra‑high resolution DisplayPort signals to be extended over long cable runs with flawless image quality.

Typical Application

DVI-28xxx-AOC DisplayPort / mDP 1.4 Active Optical Cable

DisplayPort Docking Connector

Cable mated in full-size DisplayPort Docking Connector

The mini DisplayPort cable ends mate with their appropriate Source/Display docking connectors.

Quick Start Guide

1. Full‑size DisplayPort Connector

| Connect the Transmitter (TX) end to the DisplayPort source device. Connect the Receiver (RX) end to the display device.
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2a. Locking Mechanism| Connector includes locking mechanism for added security.
2b. Latch Release Button| Press to release locking mechanism on the DisplayPort connector.
3a. Source Docking Connector(1)| Insert TX end of cable into the docking connector labeled Source.
3b. Display Docking Connector(1)| Insert RX end of cable into the docking connector labeled Display.
4. Locking Pin| Ensures the docking connector is secured to the cable.

5. Mini‑DisplayPort Connector

| The cable’s Mini DisplayPort connector may be mated directly to a source or display device, matching endpoints appropriately.

6. Hybrid Optical / Copper Cable

| The DisplayPort signal is transported from the TX module to the RX module over a hybrid optical / copper cable. The minimum bend radius(2) for this cable is 35 mm.

• Note 1: WARNING: Take care that the DisplayPort Docking Connectors are installed as shown. Mating the TX or RX cable end to the wrong docking connector could cause damage to the cable.
• Note 2: WARNING: Take care that the cable is not forced to bend beyond its minimum bend radius.

Installation Instructions

The DVI‑28xxx‑AOC cable includes an integrated transmitter module (labeled “TX” and “S”) and a receiver module (labeled “RX and “D”). The transmitter end must be connected to the output port of a DisplayPort signal source (such as a PC). The receiver end should be connected to the input port of a DisplayPort display or projector. If connections to full‑size DisplayPort products are required, then use the included docking connectors while taking care to install them on the correct cable ends.

The video signals in this cable travel over internal optical fibers and are UNIDIRECTIONAL. Other signals (AUX Channel, HPD, power, etc.) travel over internal copper wires.

Note 3: WARNING:
This cable will not function if it is installed backward. Always connect the Transmitter end (labeled TX, S, Source) to the source device and the Receiver end (labeled RX, D, Display) to the display.

1. Connect the Transmitter end of the cable (labeled TX, S, Source) to the source device.
2. Connect the Receiver end (labeled RX, D, Display) to a display or projector.
3. This cable draws power from the connected DisplayPort source, which eliminates the need for an external power supply.
4. Turn ON the Display, and then turn ON switchers and other distribution equipment (if used). Finally, turn ON the source. Test the system to ensure proper performance.

Cable Mating Diagram

Detaching and attaching the full-size DisplayPort Docking Connector to the Cable End(4)

1. Hold the DisplayPort Connector with the Latch Release Button facing upwards.
2. Insert the correct end of the cable into the appropriate DisplayPort Docking Connector until it is firmly seated in place:
   • Ensure that the TX cable end (side labeled TX and S facing up) is seated in the Source Docking Connector (p.n. DVI-28000-TX).
   • Ensure that the RX cable end (side labeled RX and D facing up) is seated in the Display Docking Connector (p.n. DVI-28000-RX).
3. Install the Locking Pin by inserting it firmly through the docking connector and the cable connector as shown above. Take care to ensure that it is flush when seated.

Note 4: WARNING:
Always use the supplied Docking Connectors when connecting this cable to products with full-size DisplayPort receptacles.

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References

• HDMI, DVI, DP Digital Video Signal Distribution Products | DVIGear

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