Intel announces Thunderbolt| 25.02.2011
Intel announced a new high-speed Thunderbolt interface to connect PC, which will bring together high-speed data transfer and HD video in one cable. Thunderbolt,
supporting data transfer speeds of 10 GB/s, allows you to stream not converted HD video in less than 30 seconds. This interface, developed by Intel will be on the market within
cooperation with Apple, and will be implemented first in a new line of laptops Apple MacBook Pro.
Thunderbolt (previously called Light Peak) is designed for faster video transmission, simplify connections between devices and the creation of new and impressive methods of use
computers. This is combining high-speed data and HD video using a single cable. In ThunderboltTm are two methods of communication or Protocol: PCI Express
for data transfer and DisplayPort for displays.
PCI Express allows you to connect to a wide range of devices and a DisplayPort – to transmit an image with a resolution greater than 1080p, and up to eight audio channels simultaneously.
Interface ThunderboltTm compatible with existing DisplayPort displays and adapters. All devices working on technology ThunderboltTm have a common connector, and allow users to connect
the device sequentially, one after the other using electrical or optical cable.
ThunderboltTm technology meets all requirements of specialists working with HD video. For example, live operators may use audio and video devices with high throughput
the ability to capture or mixing and to obtain the processing results in real time with low latency and high-accurate synchronization. Thanks to the support speeds up to 10
GB/s, heavy multimedia files are transferred faster, therefore, less time is spent on preview and edit the video. The data is also saved and restored faster, so
less time is spent on access to archival content. For users of mobile PC, for example, ultra-thin laptops, the convenience is provided by having one connector that extends
the possibility of using HD displays and high-speed multimedia devices at home or in the office. ThunderboltTm technology is complementary to other I/O supported by Intel.
ThunderboltTm technology works on the Intel controller chip and uses a small connector. It is suitable for mobile devices and will be used in products supporting the technology.
Currently, several innovative companies have announced plans to support ThunderboltTm technology in its upcoming products, including Aja*, Apogee*, Avid*, Blackmagic*, LaCie*, Promise*, and Western
Digital*. Intel works with manufacturers of a wide range of products that supports ThunderboltTm technology, including computers, monitors, storage devices, audio/video device
camera, docking station and much more.
