VR-Zone has information about Intel's new controller interface Thunderbolt. The new controller is codenamed Alpine Ridge double the rate of exchange on ports Thunderbolt: from the current 20 Gb / s in each direction to 40 Gbit / s. In addition to this new controller will ensure the implementation of a number of updated protocols, and will be included as the ability to pass on Thunderbolt cables power up to 100 watts. Unfortunately, the updated standard Thunderbolt 3 will require a new connector, the external dimensions of which will be reduced. For compatibility of ports and connectors all generations Thunderbolt will use special adapters adapters. There is no doubt that Apple is happy to pick up this initiative.
As follows from the publication, the new controllers will be released simultaneously with processors Intel Skylake. To communicate with the processor they use the bus PCI Express 3.0. Preparing two versions of controllers: Low power dual-port and single-port. The company also said to reduce consumption by 50% of controllers and protocol support DP 1.2, USB3.0 and HDMI 2.0 (4 Mode). We must understand, it is also possible mode support Thunderbolt Networking , when Thunderbolt interface becomes a channel for the transmission of Ethernet-network packets. Related Products :
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