1.The power consumption is different, and the maximum power consumption of AOC active optical cable is lower than that of DAC high-speed cable

2.The transmission distance is different, and the transmission distance of the AOC active optical cable is longer than that of the DAC high-speed cable. The transmission distance of AOC active optical cable (OM3) can generally reach 100M, while the transmission distance of DAC high-speed cable is generally about 7M

3.The transmission medium is different. AOC active optical cable is made of optical fiber material (insulation), which belongs to optical fiber communication and is not interfered by electromagnetic waves. The DAC high-speed cable is made of copper wire, which belongs to electrical communication and will be subject to electromagnetic interference.

4.The transmission signals are different. The transmission signal of the AOC active optical cable is an optical signal, while the transmission signal of the DAC high-speed cable is a low-voltage pulse signal.

5.The prices are different. On the one hand, because the fiber material is more expensive than copper cables, on the other hand, the modules at both ends of the active optical cable contain lasers, while the DAC high-speed cable does not. Therefore, the price of the AOC active optical cable is higher than that of the DAC high-speed cable. cable much higher

6.The volume and weight are different. Under the same length, the weight of the AOC active optical cable is about one-fourth of the DAC high-speed cable, and the volume is about one-half of the DAC high-speed cable, which is convenient for wiring and transportation.

7.The transmission performance is different, and the bit error rate of the AOC active optical cable is lower than that of the DAC high-speed cable.

8.The devices used are different, DAC high-speed cables have no optical devices, while AOC active optical cables contain lasers.