What is AEC cable ? The difference with ACC cable
AEC ( Active Ethernet Cable) is a high-speed direct-attach cable with built-in electronics that require power to actively process and enhance signals. Think of it as a "smart cable" with its own processing chips. Core Characteristics: 1. Active Electronics: Contains integrated circuits (ICs) in the connectors that amplify, reshape, or convert signals. 2. Requires Power: Draws small amounts of power (typically 1-4W) from the host device (switch/NIC) to operate its chips. 3. Extended Reach: The primary purpose— to achieve longer distances than passive cables at high speeds. 4. All-in-One Design: A complete, plug-and-play solution; modules are permanently attached. What Does "Active" Actually Do? At high speeds (especially 25G+), electrical signals degrade quickly over distance. The "active" components solve this: In copper-based AECs : Chips act as signal boosters/equalizers to combat high-frequency loss....