THX Interconnect HDMI Home Theater Cables Now Available

THX announced the commercial availability of its THX Interconnect cables previewed at CEDIA 2023 and meanwhile subject to intense industry scrutiny. After all, it's an unusual endeavor for a company recognized for being an audio and video tuning, certification, and technology company. Apparently the verdict was positive because the THX Interconnect Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1b cables are now available in nine lengths and ready to be applied in home theaters everywhere.

Artilux, a pioneer in GeSi (Germanium Silicon) photonic technology as well as CMOS-based SWIR sensing, imaging and optical communication technology, announced the launch of a mass-production-ready USB4 active-optical-cable IC solution. Compatible with Thunderbolt, DisplayPort, USB4/3 with data-transmission, audio-video display, and charging capabilities, the solution enables cheaper, longer data transfers.

Pure Fi is a new company based in Santa Clara, CA, that just recently launched a dynamic crowdfunding campaign in the connectivity space with its "glow-in-the-dark" Aurora 8K HDMI Active Optical Cable for gaming and entertainment applications. Right after, Pure Fi made a splash at CEDIA Expo 2023 when it launched the new Pro HDMI 2.1 Active Optical Cable with a new modular design and flexible installations options, designed to meet the requirements of the professional installation industries.

Pure Fi, a premium consumer and professional A/V connectivity solutions manufacturer, unveiled the new Pure Fi USB Type-C Active Optical Cable (AOC). As one of the first USB-C active optical cables offering speeds of up to 40 Gbps up to 30 feet (10 meters), this new cable is ideal for applications that require high-speed connectivity between devices not located in close proximity to one another. This new High-Speed Cable delivers supports connectivity and power with zero latency or EMI.

USB-C is an ideal connector for mobile, personal computers, consumer electronics, and home entertainment applications. Unfortunately, one of the restrictions for audio, video, and display interfaces using USB is the limited cable length. SmartAVLink, a leading active optical cables (AOC) manufacturer from Shenzhen, China, that specializes in optical cables that surpass those limitations, now announced the release of their next-generation USB Type-C Active Optical Cable available in a maximum length of 10 meters (33 feet).