Thunderbolt High-Speed Technology
Thunderbolt (developed by Intel) technology is a new, high-speed, dual-protocol technology designed for performance, simplicity, and flexibility. This high-speed data transfer technology features the following:
– Dual-channel 10 Gbps per port
– Bi-directional
– Dual-protocol (PCI Express* and DisplayPort*)
– Compatible with existing DisplayPort devices
– Daisy-chained devices
– Electrical or optical cables
– Low latency with highly accurate time synchronization
– Uses native protocol software drivers
– Power over cable for bus-powered devices
With the 10 Gbps performance of Thunderbolt products you can transfer a full-length HD movie in less than 30 seconds, backup 1 year of continuous MP3 playback in just over 10 minutes
All Thunderbolt devices share a common connector, allowing users to daisy chain devices one after another with interoperable cables.
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For more information visit www.intel.com
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