USB4 catches up to Thunderbolt 3 with 40Gbps data transfer speeds

INTEL’S PROPRIETARY DATA TRANSFER TECH OPENS UP.

“While the specification will be backward compatible with devices as far back as USB 2.0, those faster transfer rates will require “40Gbps certified cables. “ Soon, the incredible speeds of Thunderbolt 3 ports in laptops and computers will be available to all future USB Type-C (USB-C) ports, thanks to the brand-new USB4 standard. Hot on the heels of announcing the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 specification – which itself is yet to become available – the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) revealed that the tech behind Intel’s proprietary Thunderbolt 3 port will be made available to generic USB-C ports. This means 40 Gigabits per second (Gbps) data transfer rates and multiple 4K display support. While the draft of the new specification is due to be published mid-2019, it’s unclear how long it…

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