LMP Thunderbolt 3 Optical Cable

Active optical Thunderbolt cable

Key features
  • Transmits Thunderbolt protocol at up 40 Gbps over entire distance
  • For data and vide/audio transfers
  • Lot latency with highly accurate time synchronization for professional audio and video applications
  • Can be used for daisy-chaining various Thunderbolt devices

Description

The LMP Thunderbolt 3 optical cable uses the latest Thunderbolt technology to deliver great responsivness with data and video/audio transfer at up to 40 Gbps bi-directionally and without having to share bandwidth between connectors. This active optical cable can be used for daisy-chaining multiple Thunderbolt devices. The LMP Thunderbolt 3 optical cable supports PCI Express and DisplayPort (DP Altmode) protocols. It features low latency with highly accurate time synchronization for professional audio and video applications. It uses a USB-C connector/plug, supports 2 lane operation and Thunderbolt 3 full duplex operation. The typical power consumption is 900 mW with operation voltage of 5 V. It can be operated in temperatures of 0~50° C (ambient). There is no Power Delivery through the optical cable. Does not transmit USB-C (USB) signal.

Technical specifications

Connection type Thunderbolt 3 (optical, active, up to 40 Gbps, male)
Length 10 m
25 m
Color Black
Features PCI Express & DisplayPort (DP Alt-Mode)
Transmits 4K/5K video
Product weight 10 m: 90 gr
25 m: 222 gr
Package dimensions (W x H x D) 20.5 x 14.5 x 5.7 cm
Package weight 10 m: 174 gr
25 m: 298 gr
Package content LMP Thunderbolt 3 Optical Cable

FAQ

FAQ Categories: Compatibility

Yes. And the Studio Display's USB-C ports can be used to attach USB peripherals such as a keyboard and mouse. So while the Mac can be positioned in another room and connected via optical Thunderbolt 3 cable, working on the Studio Display is possible. Note that power will not be delivered from the Studio Display to the Mac (no Power Delivery is possible through an optical Thunderbolt cable).

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Compatible Mac model

iMac (21.5-inch, 2017)
iMac (24-inch, 2023)
iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021)
iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017)
iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019)
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017)
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019)
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020)
iMac Pro (2017)
Mac mini (2018)
Mac mini (2023)
Mac mini (M1, 2020)
Mac Pro (2019)
Mac Pro (2023)
Mac Studio (2022)
Mac Studio (2023)
MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023)
MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
MacBook Air (M2, 2022)
MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)
MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019)
MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2, 2022)
MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021)
MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2023)
MacBook Pro (14-inch, M3 Pro or M3 Max, Nov 2023)
MacBook Pro (14-inch, M3, Nov 2023)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019)
MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021)
MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2023)
MacBook Pro (16-inch, Nov 2023)

iMac18,1
iMac18,2
iMac18,3
iMac19,1
iMac19,2
iMac20,1
iMac20,2
iMac21,1
iMac21,2
iMacPro1,1
Mac13,1
Mac13,2
Mac14,2
Mac14,7
MacBookAir10,1
MacBookAir8,1
MacBookAir8,2
MacBookAir9,1
MacBookPro13,1
MacBookPro13,2
MacBookPro13,3
MacBookPro14,1
MacBookPro14,2
MacBookPro14,3
MacBookPro15,1
MacBookPro15,2
MacBookPro15,3
MacBookPro15,4
MacBookPro16,1
MacBookPro16,2
MacBookPro16,3
MacBookPro16,4
MacBookPro17,1
MacBookPro18,1
MacBookPro18,2
MacBookPro18,3
MacBookPro18,4
Macmini8,1
Macmini9,1
MacPro7,1
Mac14,10
Mac14,12
Mac14,13
Mac14,14
Mac14,15
Mac14,3
Mac14,5
Mac14,6
Mac14,8
Mac14,9
Mac15,10
Mac15,11
Mac15,3
Mac15,4
Mac15,5
Mac15,6
Mac15,7
Mac15,8
Mac15,9

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