PCB inspection
Move image data from a compatible USB inspection camera to the processing PC for component placement and surface-defect checks.
Match the camera interface and sustained image payload.
Explore connection requirements →Industrial Machine Vision & AOI
PHOOSSNO / INDUSTRIAL MACHINE VISION & AOI
Active Optical Cable Solutions for Industrial Machine Vision
Connect a compatible USB inspection camera to the processing PC across your installation. Choose the interface, data rate and power arrangement around the camera and the cable route—not just the connector shape.
Application illustration. Equipment appearance does not establish compatibility with a specific camera model.
01 / Application scenarios
Start with the inspection task
Semiconductor inspection
Plan the camera connection around the inspection station, equipment enclosure and workstation location.
Confirm the camera protocol before specifying USB.
Explore connection requirements →Industrial camera connection
Select Micro-B or USB-C for the camera side and USB-A or USB-C for the host. Check recessed sockets and locking geometry.
Start with connector drawings and the installed route.
Explore connection requirements →Robotic vision
Separate fixed camera wiring from cables that move with the robot or pass through a drag chain.
Continuous motion requires model-specific mechanical validation.
Explore connection requirements →02 / Connection diagram
Camera data belongs on the USB link
Industrial cameraCompatible USB Micro-B or USB-C device port
USB active optical cableMatch the USB mode, length and power requirements
Industrial PC / workstationCompatible USB-A or USB-C host port
Connect the cable end marked Host to the computer and Device to the camera where those markings apply. An operator monitor uses a separate display connection; HDMI does not replace the camera’s USB data path.
Reference topology only. Confirm actual ports, protocol, locking geometry and power requirements.
03 / Recommended products
Choose the connection your camera uses
Filter these three machine-vision candidates by interface. Each card links to its specific product page.
USB-A to Micro-B · USB 3.2
For compatible SuperSpeed Micro-B cameras connected to a USB-A host.
Data rate: Up to 10Gbps
Length: Confirm the required length and cable version
Confirm camera startup power, connector clearance and the required backward compatibility.
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Screw-locking USB-A to USB-C
For USB-C cameras with matching locking sockets and a USB-A host.
Data rate: USB 3.2 Gen 2 · up to 10Gbps
Length: Up to 15m listed; custom lengths on request
Listed power: up to 5V / 900mA. Verify screw geometry and available power at the selected length.
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USB-C to USB-C · Data only
For a compatible USB-C camera and a USB-C host data port.
Data rate: USB 3.2 · up to 10Gbps
Length: Long-distance options; confirm the selected variant
Connect the marked Host and Device ends correctly. This model does not support display video.
View ProductListed link rates are not guaranteed camera throughput. Confirm the exact variant, length and device compatibility before purchase.
04 / How to choose
Six checks before selecting a cable
Interfaces and protocol
Identify both device models and ports. A USB-C connector alone does not confirm a particular USB data mode, display function or power profile.
Image payload
Record resolution, transmitted bits per pixel and frame rate. Width × height × bits per pixel × frames per second estimates uncompressed payload before protocol overhead.
Installed distance
Measure the routed distance, including service loops and access to the equipment. Check connector clearance, bend radius and pulling limits.
Power
Confirm startup and continuous demand. Ask what power is available at the remote end for the exact model and length.
Installation environment
Check temperature, nearby drives, cable separation, oil or cleaning-fluid exposure, and the required jacket or flame rating.
Fixed or moving route
Specify whether the cable stays in a tray or moves with machinery. For moving routes, provide torsion, bend radius, speed and cycle requirements.
Example: 1920 × 1200 × 8 bits × 60 fps is about 1.11 Gbit/s of image payload before overhead. Controller sharing and host processing also affect usable capacity.
Read the selection FAQ →05 / Typical challenges & benefits
Plan for the installation, not just the bench test
The PC needs to sit farther from the camera
An AOC is a candidate for a longer USB route. Verify the selected model and length with the camera at production settings.
Drives and motors share the work area
Optical transmission reduces susceptibility along the optical signal path. Connector electronics and copper conductors still require appropriate routing and power design; a hybrid AOC is not galvanic isolation.
The camera socket is difficult to access
Match plug dimensions and cable exit direction to the enclosure. A compatible screw-lock connection provides retention, but strain relief must support the cable independently.
Frames are incomplete or the camera reconnects
Check power, controller sharing, trigger timing, software buffers and cable installation. Test all cameras together and log frame errors, timeouts and restart recovery.
06 / FAQ
Questions to resolve before ordering
Will the cable work with my industrial camera?
Compatibility depends on the exact camera, USB controller, cable version, length, power arrangement and acquisition software. Send the camera and host model numbers, then test the intended resolution, pixel format, frame rate and trigger mode before deployment.
Does USB 3.2 mean every cable runs at 10Gbps?
No. Use the stated data rate for the exact model and variant. A 10Gbps cable cannot make a 5Gbps camera faster, and nominal link rate is not the sustained image throughput available to your application.
What is the maximum cable length?
There is no single maximum for the whole range. The screw-locking USB-A to USB-C model lists up to 15m; other models offer different lengths. Confirm the required length together with the camera, USB mode and power requirements before ordering.
Does the cable support bus power?
Some hybrid AOCs include copper conductors for power. The screw-locking USB-A to USB-C product lists up to 5V / 900mA. Check startup demand, continuous current and the available supply at the device end for the selected cable length. Do not assume every model has the same power capability.
Can I use it on a robot arm or in a drag chain?
A flexible jacket or screw-lock connector does not establish a continuous-motion rating. Provide bend radius, torsion, travel distance, speed and required cycle life for a model-specific review.
Does USB optical cable replace GigE Vision, CoaXPress or Camera Link?
No. These are different interfaces. The USB AOCs shown here are candidates for compatible USB connections; they do not convert other industrial camera protocols to USB.
Can you supply a custom length or connector configuration?
Send the required length, both connector types, locking details, installation conditions, quantity and target delivery date. PHOOSSNO can review the request; availability and compatibility must be confirmed for the proposed configuration.
07 / Project support
Request a Cable Recommendation
Share your connection requirements through the PHOOSSNO inquiry form. These details help our team review the interface, power arrangement and installation before recommending a cable.
Your equipment
- Camera and host model numbers
- Connector types at both ends; photos or drawings if available
- Resolution, pixel format, frame rate and trigger mode
- Startup power and continuous power demand
Your project
- Installed cable length and routing
- Fixed installation, robot arm or drag chain
- Temperature, interference sources and jacket requirements
- Quantity and target delivery date
Include “Industrial Machine Vision” in your message. The sales or technical team will review the proposed configuration with you.
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