Periférico Thunderbolt (aka LightPeak)

[JPgod]

A minha Asus Z77 tem este header para instalar uma placa Thunderbolt e um slot PCI-e 4x

Agora só falta a placa e... algo para lá ligar

Bem que podiam ter colocado 2 portas nesta placa.

 

[black_edition]

Next-gen Thunderbolt doubles speeds but changes the connector

Thunderbolt 2 just started showing up in devices late last year, but a new slide leaked by VR-Zone is giving us our first glimpse at what the next version is going to look like. Dubbed "Alpine Ridge," the new Thunderbolt controllers will double Thunderbolt 2's bandwidth from 20Gbps to 40Gbps, will reportedly support PCI Express 3.0, and will reduce power usage by 50 percent compared to current controllers. The downside is that the new version will require the use of a new connector—it supports charging for devices that use up to 100W of power and it's 3 mm shorter than current connectors, but adapters will be required to maintain compatibility with older Thunderbolt accessories.

 

[JPgod]

Pena o novo conector, mas o oferecer 100w vai ter soluções "one cable".

Lá vem um novo Apple Cinema Display com... um só cabo para ligar ao macbook/mini

 

[eblain]

Intel Announces Plans to Integrate Thunderbolt 3 into Future Intel CPUs and to Release the Thunderbolt Protocol Specification to the Industry

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Intel’s vision for Thunderbolt was not just to make a faster computer port, but a simpler and more versatile port available to everyone. We envision a future where high-performance single-cable docks, stunning photos and 4K video, lifelike VR, and faster-than-ever storage are commonplace. A world where one USB-C connector does it all – today, and for many years to come. With this vision in mind, Intel is announcing that it plans to drive large-scale mainstream adoption of Thunderbolt by integrating Thunderbolt 3 into future Intel CPUs and by releasing the Thunderbolt protocol specification to the industry next year.

With Thunderbolt 3 integrated into the CPU, computer makers can build thinner and lighter systems with only Thunderbolt 3 ports. For the first time, all the ports on a computer can be the same – any port can charge the system and connect to Thunderbolt devices, every display and billions of USB devices. Designs based on Intel’s integrated Thunderbolt 3 solution require less board space and reduce power by removing the discrete component needed for existing systems with Thunderbolt 3.

In addition to Intel’s Thunderbolt silicon, next year Intel plans to make the Thunderbolt protocol specification available to the industry under a nonexclusive, royalty-free license. Releasing the Thunderbolt protocol specification in this manner is expected to greatly increase Thunderbolt adoption by encouraging third-party chip makers to build Thunderbolt-compatible chips. We expect industry chip development to accelerate a wide range of new devices and user experiences.

“Apple and Intel have collaborated on Thunderbolt from the beginning, and as the industry leader in its adoption, we applaud Intel’s efforts to integrate Thunderbolt technology into its CPUs and open it up to the rest of the industry,” said Dan Riccio, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering.

Microsoft has enhanced Thunderbolt 3 device plug-and-play support in the now available Windows 10 Creators Update. Intel and Microsoft plan to continue to work together to enhance the experience in future versions of the Windows operating system.

“Microsoft and Intel are working together to enable Thunderbolt 3 on Windows PCs to deliver on the ‘if it fits, it works’ potential of USB-C,” said Roanne Sones, general manager, Strategy and Ecosystem for Windows and Devices at Microsoft. “The Windows 10 Creators Update enhanced plug-and-play support for Thunderbolt 3 devices, with additional enhancements planned for future OS releases.” (...)

Não sei se fica aqui bem ou era melhor criar um tópico novo.

 

[JPgod]

Yup, esta é a thread certa.

Já era mais que tempo do lightning poder ser usado pelo resto da indústria...

Daí não admirar que a Apple esteja nisso. Passava a ter os macbooks apenas com 3-4 portas lightpeak, bem como o seus gadjets (iPods, iPhones, iPads...)

Bom, acertei na mouche 7 anos depois Só os gadjets que ficaram de fora... Claro se o grande SJ ainda estivesse vivo duvido que permitisse esta aberração de ter type-C/tbolt nos computadores e não nos mobiles.

 

[eblain]

Realmente previste bem a coisa 6/7 anos quase antes.

 

[Dark Kaeser]

Intel Takes Steps to Enable Thunderbolt 3 Everywhere, Releases Protocol

Today, Intel announced that it contributed the Intel Thunderbolt protocol specification to the USB Promoter Group, enabling other chip makers to build Thunderbolt compatible silicon, royalty-free. In addition, the USB Promoter Group announced the pending release of the USB4 specification, based on the Thunderbolt protocol. The convergence of the underlying Thunderbolt and USB protocols will increase compatibility among USB Type-C connector-based products, simplifying how people connect their devices.

https://newsroom.intel.com/news/int...t-3-everywhere-releases-protocol/#gs.iOeFRMhR

 

[JPgod]

Era mais que tempo e ainda por cima parece que o USB e tBolt irão convergir no padrão USB 4.0!

demorou mas enfim finalmente será massificado. O que mais espero e por exemplo monitores com isto e ter apenas um cabo para USB e sinal displayport e outras coisas como ethernet...

 

[Barracuda Seafood]

Estas são ótimas notícias! Eu tive que confirmar com a Wikipedia e o padrão para USB já foi atualizado para refletir essa informação: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB#USB_4