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Working with an ISO AS9100-certified company like TMC – The Mate Company means aerospace-grade quality, reliable delivery, and continuous improvement. This certification requires strict process control, traceability, and risk management—benefiting customers through fewer defects and stronger supply chain performance. When quality matters, there’s no better partner.

Shielded cables are electrical cables that contain insulated conductors enclosed within a conductive shielding layer. This shield is typically made from braided copper, spiral-wrapped copper tape, or conductive polymer materials. The purpose of this shield is to block electromagnetic interference (EMI) that can degrade signal quality and compromise performance. In high-interference environments, shielded cables are essential to ensure reliable and stable data transmission.

An Active Optical Cable converts electrical signals into optical signals using integrated optical transceivers. These signals travel over optical fiber and are converted back to electrical signals at the other end. This signal conversion allows AOCs to function similarly to Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables but with superior performance and range. Unlike traditional transceivers, AOCs integrate the optical components directly into the cable assembly, reducing the need for separate pluggable modules.