USB-C 5M

What the Sharp USB-C 5M does in a meeting room

The Sharp USB-C 5M (order code L50USBC5M) is a 5 m hybrid optical USB Type-C cable designed to link a laptop to a compatible Sharp display through one connector. Instead of running separate cables for picture, touch, data and charging, a single lead carries 4K video, touch signal, application data and power delivery of up to 60W.

For a presenter, this means connecting the laptop to the panel with one plug, while the display's touch function and USB 2.0 ports work alongside the picture. Speakerphones and webcams connect over USB 2.0, which suits conference rooms that rely on one panel for both display and audio capture.

Facts that matter before you order

• Video: DisplayPort Alternate Mode at DP1.4 over four lanes, supporting 4K at 60Hz.
• Peripherals: USB 2.0 for speakerphones and webcams. USB 3.x speed-only devices are not supported.
• Power: up to 60W delivered to the connected laptop.
• Construction: optical fiber core, 4.6 mm diameter and a 20 mm minimum bend radius.
• Setup: plug and play, with no driver installation required.

The optical construction makes the cable lighter and slimmer than a comparable copper cable, which helps when routing through trunking or behind a wall-mounted panel. The cable also offers EMI resistance, a useful property in rooms packed with audio and video equipment.

Where it fits in Qatar

A lecture hall in Education City might have a Sharp panel on the front wall while the lecturer's laptop sits on a lectern several metres away. A 5 m run can cover that layout, but measure the route first, including the drop to the lectern or floor box, because the cable length is fixed.

In a boardroom in West Bay, the cable lets visiting presenters connect their own laptops during a hybrid meeting with teams abroad, while the panel's touch function handles annotation. A private school in Al Wakrah fitting out Arabic-curriculum classrooms could use it to connect teachers' laptops without installing software on each machine.

What to plan for

• Confirm that your panel appears on the compatibility list, which includes PN-L752B, PN-L862B, PN-LB863 and PN-LB753-WIFI.
• Check that the panel has a USB Type-C input, since compatibility applies to Sharp displays that feature one.
• Keep bends at a 20 mm radius or wider at cable trays, wall plates and panel mounts.
• Confirm that the charging demand of your laptop stays within the 60W limit.
• Agree the installation environment with the SmartRooms Qatar team before routing the cable outside air-conditioned spaces.

The manufacturer warranty for this cable is one year. SmartRooms Qatar usually issues quotations within one working day, and offers free site surveys for projects that involve long routes or several panels. We accept purchase orders (LPOs) for schools and government buyers, and deliver to all eight municipalities of Qatar.

Request a quote

If you are connecting a Sharp display in Qatar and need the right cable for the job, request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar with your panel model and room layout. We will confirm compatibility and cable length before you order.