IEC Technical Committee (TC) 86—which prepares standards for fiber-optic systems, modules, devices and components—includes three main subcommittees: SC 86A (Fibers and Cables), SC 86B (Interconnecting Devices and Passive Components) and SC 86C (Systems and Active Devices). DAC can be further categorized into active ACC, AEC, and passive DAC. So, what exactly are these solutions and how do they. Active Optical Cables (AOCs) are an innovative type of data transmission technology that has come forth to fill the gap between the old copper cables and the ever-advancing fiber optics. AOCs typically include copper wires.