50 Metre Cable Lengths For IDS USB 3.0 Cameras Approach GigE Capabilities
18/11/2015 IDS Imaging Development Systems Ltd
A new type of USB cable being offered by IDS (Imaging Development Systems GmbH) now allows the high image data transmission rates (5Gbps) from USB 3.0 cameras to be achieved over distances of up to 50 metres. Previously theses transmission distances were only possible using GigE cameras (up to 100 metres) or relying on cables with repeaters if other data transmission standards were used.The new cable is a hybrid with optical fibre as the transmission medium and copper to allow the supply of power to the device - a facility previously unavailable with USB 3.0 cables. The optical fiber cable is immune to electromagnetic interference, and is extremely flexible, with a bending radius of 20 mm being possible. In addition, the cable features built-in SuperTT technology which is capable of realising mutual conversion between USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 protocols. This unique capability means that not only is this active cable fully compatible with USB 2.0 cameras but also enables USB 2.0 equipment to share the super speed bandwidth (5 Gbps) offered by USB 3.0.
The screw-on metal housing for plug-in connectors and a highly-flexible drag chain cable meet customers' exacting requirements. Hybrid cable lengths up to 50 m can be used without adding any relay device which makes these cables particularly suitable for applications where there is no on-site power supply. When used with a USB hub, multiple USB 2.0 equipment may exclusively share the peak bandwidth of 480 Mbps.
More information is available at the IDS on-line webstore (en.ids-imaging.com/registration-info.html).
For more information, please contact:
Steve Hearn
IDS Imaging Development Systems
PO Box 6917
Basingstoke
RG24 4TU
UK
Tel: +44 118 970 1704
Email: s.hearn@ids-imaging.com
Web: www.ids-imaging.com
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