By 2022, Intel's high-speed ports will enter more than half of PCs.
OWC's $250 Thunderbolt 4 docking station has three available Thunderbolt ports on the front. Thunderbolt 3 devices can only have one additional port. It also has ports for USB-A, Ethernet, 3.5mm audio cable and SD card.
thunderbolt,
Ultra-fast connection technology has not yet been widely used. However, as more and more computer manufacturers incorporate USB competitors into their new models, this situation may change in the coming year.
Intel had hoped to debut Thunderbolt in 2011
, It will become commonplace for computer users. One year later, the chip maker predicted
. Despite the hype, only high-end PCs can make fast connections.
In order to increase the adoption rate, Intel integrated Thunderbolt into the latest Core
,
, Which means that notebook computer manufacturers can get Thunderbolt without having to purchase a separate controller chip. Because of the widespread use of Intel chips, the company said that Thunderbolt will now shine.
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"I predict that Thunderbolt will account for more than 50% of PCs sold by 2022," said Jason Ziller, who runs Intel connectivity products, adding,
Next year’s ship will "definitely" carry this technology. Ziller has
Since its debut
Laptop
.
The PC port cannot be as imaginative as imagined
or
do. However, they are a vital part of most people's computer experience. Thunderbolt port provides fast universal connection with external storage devices, monitors, network adapters and other devices
. They can replace HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet and power ports. The new Thunderbolt 4 lets
And the hub provides
For most of us, USB devices are also suitable at a lower price. E.g. 1TB
, A
The price of the solid state drive is 199 US dollars, and the price of the solid state drive is 319 US dollars
, Its data transmission speed is almost three times that of the original. However, serious users need top performance and reliability that USB simply cannot meet. Thunderbolt's utility is more important than ever, because laptop manufacturers provide thin and light computers with fewer ports.
Programmer and electronic musician Jeff Griffiths said: "The speed and features of Thunderbolt are amazing." He uses the CalDigit Thunderbolt docking station to connect high-end audio hardware and other peripherals. The Thunderbolt dock allows him to switch gears from one of the two computers in use by simply moving a cable.
, Made its debut in the 2009 demonstration and used fiber optic cables to transmit data in the form of light. When Thunderbolt appeared as a usable product in 2011, Intel turned to traditional copper wires that carry electrical signals.
Years of chip delays have weakened Intel’s Thunderbolt ambitions, but connection technology is a standard feature in new chip designs. Thunderbolt has the potential to spread more widely in 2022,
Tiger Lake's follow-up product is a new generation of PC chips, built into tower PCs that currently do not use Thunderbolt processors. Thunder belongs to
Promoting high-end laptops Intel believes that they are powerful and responsive, and have good battery life. The combination of these two factors is helping Thunderbolt grow in a USB-dominated world.
Thunderbolt used to be much faster than USB in transferring data, but USB is gradually catching up. new
Version, although there are few products so far, it can match
. Thunderbolt should become faster in future incarnations, which may give it an advantage again in terms of original speed, reliability and other features.
A major PC manufacturer wants to see Thunderbolt expand beyond the Intel world. Although it is currently relatively rare on AMD-based computers,
Use the new M1 processor to support Thunderbolt in Mac. (Intel
In 2017, so that others can implement. )
USB is everywhere from cars to airport charging stations. The newer USB-C connector and USB Power Delivery standard make the technology powerful enough to power large battery devices such as laptops or high-speed devices such as external drives. Intel’s Thunderbolt ambitions do not match the ubiquity of USB.
Instead, Thunderbolt has become the equivalent of USB. Raiden benefits from
, Which means that PC manufacturers can support Thunderbolt without sacrificing valuable port area.
Thunderbolt also benefits from USB. new
Integrate Thunderbolt data transmission technology to make it more powerful and flexible. This should help reassure Thunderbolt customers who may need to plug a device into a USB port.
Raiden CEO Larry O'Connor predicts that Raiden’s advantage will surpass that of USB.
, Which allows peripheral devices to use both USB and Thunderbolt at the same time.
OWC Thunderbolt docking station utilizes Thunderbolt 4 function, you can choose to include three ports in a docking station or hub. They can be used as Thunderbolt or USB-C ports.
O'Connor said: "I believe that USB will become a degraded, more consumer-grade interface." "Thunderbolt (will provide) higher-end features and reliability."
An important difference between Thunderbolt and USB is the strict certification process of the former. USB certification is a bit confusing and uncertain. For example, figuring out whether a USB-C cable supports high-power charging or the fastest data rate may involve some guesswork. Thunderbolt guarantees everything. Just approved the thousandth Thunderbolt certified device.
Compared with earlier Thunderbolt products, another advantage of Thunderbolt is the drop in the price of peripherals. E.g,
Cost $179 and
. This is still three to four times the cost of a USB hub, but so far, USB hubs do not provide multiple USB-C ports or support multiple 4K displays. As devices such as 4K displays become cheaper, more people will benefit from Thunderbolt's top speed.
Intel continues to invest in Thunderbolt. This is good news for PC makers like Lenovo, they want smoother
Windows support, lower power consumption, faster speed and support for more displays. Thunderbolt can handle two 4K displays.
Intel has not yet elaborated on its Thunderbolt plan. But Intel’s Ziller said the company will make Thunderbolt faster and easier to use.
He said: "Simplicity, reliability and performance are all important."
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