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A 20 m fiber-optic HDMI 2.1 cable with male connectors at both ends

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs SHDC-AOC-020 20 m 8K 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 AOC fiber optic hdmi cable

SKU CH-TCDG-C7PA0 MPN SHDC-AOC-020

A 20 m active optical HDMI 2.1 cable delivering 48 Gbps bandwidth for 8K at 60 Hz and 4K at 120 Hz with eARC and HDCP 2.2 support

  • Cable length65.61 ft (20 m)
  • Connector count2
  • Source connector1 x HDMI 2.1 Male
  • Destination connector1 x HDMI 2.1 Male
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Product typeHDMI Cables
  • 8K 60 Hz clarity over 20 metres via 48 Gbps fiber link
  • 4K 120 Hz gaming with zero signal loss on active optical design
  • Dynamic HDR depth per frame backed by HDMI 2.1 bandwidth
  • eARC audio return simplifies soundbar wiring with single cable
  • Plug-and-play EDID self-detect works from HDMI 1.4 to 2.1

20 m 8K 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 AOC fiber optic cable

This Nippon Labs active optical cable carries HDMI 2.1 signals over 20 metres with a 48 Gbps bandwidth ceiling. It supports 8K at 60 Hz and 4K up to 120 Hz for home theatre, gaming, signage and professional AV installs. The hybrid fibre construction preserves signal integrity where copper cables would fail. It is not for buyers who need runs shorter than five metres or who require an HDMI 2.1a feature set.

Thermals noise and power draw

The cable draws power only from the HDMI source ports and adds no fan or external supply to the system. Passive fibre cores generate no audible noise and negligible heat during normal operation. Plug-and-play detection handles EDID automatically without driver installation. It is not for installations that demand an externally powered booster or a separate USB power injector.

Bundled accessories and software

The package supplies the male-to-male cable itself with HDMI 2.1 connectors on both ends. No adapters, mounting hardware, firmware utilities or calibration software are included. The self-detecting EDID function works transparently with compatible displays and sources. It is not for users who expect a cable-management kit, signal analyser or HDCP 2.3 key management tool.

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Price $92.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model nameSHDC-AOC-020
Product typeHDMI Cables
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Source connector1 x HDMI 2.1 Male
Destination connector1 x HDMI 2.1 Male
Connector genderMale to Male
Size & build
Cable length65.61 ft (20 m)
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size330 × 305 × 127 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 20 m AOC fiber optic HDMI 2.1 cable and which step do people get wrong?

Connect the HDMI 2.1 male plug marked Source to the GPU or media player and the Display plug to the screen; the step people get wrong is reversing the directional connectors.

What maintenance or replacement will the 20 m AOC cable need later?

The hybrid fiber construction has no user-serviceable parts; if the optical engine fails the entire cable must be replaced.

What limit appears first on the 48 Gbps link under sustained 8K 60 Hz use?

The 48 Gbps bandwidth ceiling is reached before any thermal or signal-degradation limit on this active optical cable.

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