Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. announced that Advanced-Connectek USA Inc. and Mo-Link Technologies Limited will be demonstrating a Thunderbolt 4 Active Copper Cable employing Spectra7's GC2502 GaugeChanger™ ICs at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 5th to 8th. GaugeChanger™ is a unique analog redriver technology that allows copper to extend to much longer lengths without the cost and power penalty of optics or retimed copper solutions. Spectra7's GC2502 ICs enable Thunderbolt 4 protocol at rates up to 40Gb/s over 2 meters of 30AWG copper cable which is twice the distance achievable with passive cables.

ACON together with Mo-Link will be demonstrating a 2-meter Thunderbolt 4 ACC connecting between an Apple MacBook Pro and an LG 40'' Curved UltraWide® 5K2K Nano IPS Monitor with Thunderbolt™ 4 Connectivity. Mo-Link will be showcasing the Thunderbolt 4 cable, as well as other innovative connectivity solutions under the brand name "Storhm," its retail brand for the North American market.