Summary

Active Optical Cable (AOC) Market Research Report by Type [InfiniBand, Ethernet, Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS), DisplayPort, PCI Express (PCIE), HDMI, Thunderbolt, USB, MIPI, Display Port Alt Mode (DP-ALT), Others], by Form Factor (Typical Connector Types, USB Type C, Others), by End Users (Energy & Power, Oil & Gas, Medical, Military / Aerospace, IT & Telecommunications, Consumer, Others), by Application [Data Center, High-Performance Computing (HPC), Consumer Electronics (CE)/ Home Electronics, Telecommunications, Personal Computing (PC), Digital Signage, Machine Vision, Robotics, Fiber Sensors, Others], and by Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South America) Forecast till 2030

Market Analysis
The global active optical cable market was estimated at USD 2,115.3 million in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 16,285.8 million with a CAGR of 25.1% through the forecast period. A type of cabling technology, active optical cable can integrate optical and active electrical components. Generally, it’s used in data communications, high-performance computing, and interconnecting applications.
The Global Active Optical Cable (AOC) Market is gaining strong momentum, driven by rising demand from data centers and end-users seeking high bandwidth and stable connectivity. Enhanced features of AOCs, including speed, reliability, and energy efficiency, make them an attractive choice across industries. Despite challenges like high production costs and vulnerability to physical damage, the market holds immense potential.
The growing popularity of 40G QSFP+ AOCs, especially in data centers, along with the development of rugged AOCs, is accelerating the market growth. Increasing adoption in digital signage also presents significant expansion opportunities.

Market Segmentation Insights
In terms of type, the global active optical cables market has been segmented into InfiniBand, Ethernet, Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS), DisplayPort, PCI Express (PCIE), HDMI, Thunderbolt, USB, MIPI, DisplayPort Alt Mode (DP-ALT), and others.
The global active optical cables industry is divided based on the form factor, including typical connector types, USB Type-C, and others.
Based on the application, the global market is classified into data center, High-Performance Computing (HPC), Consumer Electronics (CE)/ Home Electronics, Telecommunications, Personal Computing (PC), digital signage, machine vision, robotics, fiber sensors, and others.
Depending on the end user, the global active optical cables industry is divided into energy & power, oil & gas, medical, military / aerospace, IT & telecommunications, consumer, and others.

Regional Perspectives
The global active optical cables market is growing in North America because of increasing multimedia and audio-video platforms usage in the commercial industry. Robust government initiatives are becoming more beneficial to improve connectivity in rural areas, which will significantly boost the active optical cable market share in a variety of applications.
The European active optical cable is proving to be popular, with demand soaring in data centers, HPC or high-performance computing systems, consumer electronics, and digital signage. The UK is holding the second-largest share in the region, fueled by multimedia advancements and growing consumer interest in durable tech goods.
The Asia-Pacific active optical cable market is largely driven by nations like China, Japan, India, and South Korea. When installations are likely to decline as 4G and FTTH implementation reaches maturity, then the focus shifts toward addressing 5G infrastructure demands. Not only that, it is also positioning the region for a revolutionary leap in optical connectivity.
The Middle East and Africa are becoming ideal locations for active optical cable development due to the rise in mobile device usage and growing dependence on high-speed data access. Telecommunications and consumer electronics remain the core sectors pushing demand, with active optical cables becoming a preferred solution for efficient, high-bandwidth data transfer.
The ever-increasing mobile penetration and rising demand for faster internet services are driving a promising development in the South America active optical cable industry. Ongoing large-scale network infrastructure projects and generating significant momentum in active optical cable, are having the aim to accommodate increasing consumer and enterprise requirements.

Major Competitors
Major players in the global active optical cable (AOC) market are Unixtar Technology Inc., IOI Technology Corporation, Finiser Corporation (II-VI Incorporated), TE Connectivity, Avago Technologies Ltd (Broadcom Inc.), Molex, Amphenol Corporation, Emcore Corporation, Siemon, Shenzhen Gigalight Technology Co. Ltd., Sumitomo Electric, T&S Communications Co. Ltd, Nortech Systems Inc, Everpro Technology Co. Ltd., Alysium Tech GmbH, Corning Incorporated, Mobix Labs Inc., Intel Corporation, Dell Inc., and Chromis Technologies.