The technology of high-speed data transmission Light Peak, which originally was to use optical channels, in the final version was named as Thunderbolt and used simple copper conductors.
Assocaite reports that the first steps to the further spread of Thunderbolt interface will be made in April next year. At this point Intel will release the final standard specification that will allow other manufacturers to make greater use of the interface in their products. Now the cost of Thunderbolt controller chip is $ 20, but in the second half of next year it will be reduced.
Sony and Asustek Computer are going to use Thunderbolt in their products . Gigabyte plans to release a motherboard that supports this interface, in April 2012.