“Thunderbolt provides consumers with a leading connectivity standard across a range of devices, helping to advance computing experiences and delivering on the promise of USB-C with simplicity, performance and reliability. The arrival of Thunderbolt 4 underscores how Intel is advancing the PC ecosystem toward truly universal connectivity solutions,” stated Jason Ziller, Intel normal supervisor of the Client Connectivity Division.
Thunderbolt merchandise ship a constant, industry-leading set of capabilities for connecting computer systems to information, video and energy with the simplicity of only one USB Type-C port. Connect to highly effective Thunderbolt docks, shows, quick storage or any USB accent for a clutter-free workspace. To guarantee a constant best-in-class expertise and ease of use throughout a variety of product varieties and producers, Intel works intently with its ecosystem of pc, accent and cable companions to make use of obligatory certification for all Thunderbolt merchandise.
“We expect Thunderbolt 4 products to be an inflection point for accessory makers who depend on PCs and Macs to offer an industry-leading set of product capabilities for a consistent user experience. The advancements in Thunderbolt 4 will help Kensington redefine the modern workspace of the future,” stated Ben Thacker, vp and normal supervisor at Kensington.
“The new capabilities and minimum requirements of Thunderbolt 4 will provide great experiences and increased productivity that our IT customers and end users require,” stated Jerry Paradise, vp, Commercial Portfolio, Lenovo PC & Smart Devices. “Lenovo is excited to work with Intel to expand our support of Thunderbolt with the introduction of Thunderbolt 4 PCs and the expanding portfolio of Thunderbolt accessories.”
Thunderbolt Four builds on the innovation of Thunderbolt Three for a very common cable connectivity expertise. Thunderbolt Four all the time delivers 40 Gbps speeds and information, video and energy over a single connection. It is probably the most complete Thunderbolt specification but with compliance throughout the broadest set of industry-standard specs – together with USB4, DisplayPort and PCI Express (PCIe) – and is absolutely appropriate with prior generations of Thunderbolt and USB merchandise. Thunderbolt Four certification necessities embrace:
- Double the minimal video and information necessities of Thunderbolt 3.
- Video: Support for 2 4K shows or one 8K show.
- Data: PCIe at 32 Gbps for storage speeds as much as 3,000 MB/s.
- Support for docks with as much as 4 Thunderbolt Four ports.
- PC charging on at the least one pc port.
- Wake your pc from sleep by touching the keyboard or mouse when related to a Thunderbolt dock.
- Required Intel VT-d-based direct reminiscence entry (DMA) safety that helps stop bodily DMA assaults.
Later this yr, Intel expects to ship the brand new Thunderbolt Four controller 8000 collection, together with:
- JHL8540 and JHL8340 host controllers for pc makers.
- JHL8440 machine controller for accent makers.
The first computer systems and equipment with Thunderbolt Four ports are additionally anticipated to be out there this yr, together with laptops primarily based on Intel’s innovation program code-named “Project Athena.”
