What is AOC in cable? | Fibrecross
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What Is Active Optical Cable (AOC cable), AOC Wiki
Active optical cable (AOC) can be defined as an optical fiber jumper cable terminated with optical transceivers on both ends. It uses electrical-to-optical conversion on the cable ends to improve speed and distance performance of the cable without sacrificing compatibility with standard electrical interfaces.

