Overview
Introducing FireNEX™-U4F20G is a high-performance USB4 fiber optical repeater for long-distance USB connectivity. It connects to USB4 or Thunderbolt USB-C hosts and transmits signals over EMI-free fiber to a Remote Unit with two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, each supporting up to 10Gbps.
It extends USB connections up to 700m at 5Gbps and 300m at 10Gbps, far beyond the limits of passive USB4 copper cables. The Local Unit supports hot-plug operation to help prevent system reboots if the fiber link disconnects.
Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux using native drivers, it supports USB 3.0 and 2.0/1.1 devices. FireNEX™-U4F20G is ideal for industrial automation, machine vision, medical imaging, scientific research, and Pro AV applications.
In the Box:
1 × FireNEX-U4F20G Local Unit
1 × FireNEX-U4F20G Remote Unit
1 × USB4 Type-C Cable, 1m
2 × 12V DC Power Supply
1 × FireNEX-U4F20G User Guide
Resources
FAQ
Q: What is the maximum extension range that the FireNEX™-U4F20G supports?
A: FireNEX™-80G is tested to extend USB 10Gbps device up to 300 meters and USB 5Gbps device up to 700 meters. USB3 isochronous transfer devices such as Azure Kinect is tested up to 300 meters extension.
Q: Does FireNEX™-U4F20G work on Linux?
A: Yes, FireNEX™-U4F20G is fully compatible with major Linux operating systems including Ubuntu 18.04 and up.
Q: Does FireNEX™-U4F20G support fiber hot plug and play?
A: Yes FireNEX™-U4F20G supports hot plug and play
Q: Is FireNEX™-U4F20G backward compatible with USB 2.0?
A: Yes, FireNEX™-U4F20G is fully backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 devices such as MCU, microphone, keyboard, and mouse.
Q: What is the fiber optic cable used for connecting between the FireNEX™-U4F20G Local and Remote unit?
A: OS2 Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable, with Duplex LC-LC Connector, A/B straight-through wiring per the TIA-568-C standard.
Application Diagram
