SMART HDMI Cable HD-1021AOC

What the HD-1021AOC does on a SMART Board installation

The HD-1021AOC is a 10 m (33 ft) active optical HDMI 2.1 cable with HDMI Type-A male connectors at both ends. It carries uncompressed video and audio over optical fibre, combined with copper conductors in a hybrid construction. The source data lists support for up to 8K at 60 Hz and a maximum bandwidth of 48 Gbps, which matters when a high-resolution laptop, media player or room PC feeds a large interactive panel.

Certification and compatibility you can check

The cable is certified under HDMI LA's Ultra High Speed certification scheme, and SMART has tested it against all of its interactive displays that carry an HDMI connector. The validated list includes the MX-V5, MX-V5 Plus, RX-V1, GX-V4N, GX-V4G, GX-V3 and SMART Board Mini. As an HDMI 2.1 cable it is backward compatible with HDMI 2.0 ports and earlier, but the full 48 Gbps benefit depends on both the source and the display supporting HDMI 2.1.

Key facts to check before ordering

• Power: bus-powered at 4.5V to 5.5V from the connected source, with 25 mW maximum consumption and no external supply.
• Direction: the source end connects to the playback device and the display end to the screen. A reversed connection gives no signal.
• Video features: HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, VRR, ALLM, DSC, ARC and eARC.
• Audio: 2-channel PCM, multichannel LPCM up to 192 kHz and 32 channels, DTS-X and Dolby Atmos.
• Physical: 6 mm outer diameter, 60 mm bend radius, 522 g, with 24-carat gold-plated contacts.

Where it fits in Qatar

A lecture hall in Education City often has its lectern or control PC at the back of the room and the panel at the front. A 10 m run covers that path, and the optical construction is designed to hold full-speed 48 Gbps across that length, a distance where the manufacturer notes that passive copper cables fall short.

In a boardroom in West Bay, the source may sit in a credenza while the panel is on the far wall. Measure the route first and confirm the cable reaches without strain, because the minimum bend radius is 60 mm.

A fit-out in Lusail where cables run above a drop ceiling is the case where the plenum rating matters. The jacket is rated CMP. Ask your electrical contractor which rating your building's regulations require before the cable is pulled.

Planning the installation and the operating environment

Map the route from source to display, allow for corners and cable management, and check that the jacket rating suits the space. The rated operating range is 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) at 5% to 90% relative humidity, and storage is rated from -20°C to 70°C. Summer temperatures in Doha often pass 45°C, so for a route through a hot roof void or riser, ask the installer to confirm the actual temperature stays inside the operating range. SMART Qatar offers free site surveys and professional installation, which helps when routing through an existing building in the Industrial Area or Al Sadd.

Buying through SMART Qatar

Quotations are usually issued within one working day, and we supply to all eight municipalities of Qatar. Ministries, schools and companies can order against an LPO, and government tenders including Monaqasat are welcome. Payment can be made by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. The manufacturer's 1-year limited equipment warranty applies, with terms varying by region. Request a quote for the HD-1021AOC and tell us the display model and route length so we can match the cable to your installation.