Einfoldtech

The Official Einfoldtech

Reading: Introducing Thunderbolt 4: Universal Cable Connectivity for Everyone
Share
Font ResizerAa

Einfoldtech

The Official Einfoldtech

Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
    • Home 1
  • Categories
  • Bookmarks
  • More Foxiz
    • Sitemap
Follow US
  • Advertise
© 2025 Einfoldtech Company. All Rights Reserved.
Einfoldtech > Page > News > Introducing Thunderbolt 4: Universal Cable Connectivity for Everyone
News

Introducing Thunderbolt 4: Universal Cable Connectivity for Everyone

admin
Last updated: 10/07/2020 9:16 AM
admin
Share
4 Min Read
In July 2020, Intel announces the Thunderbolt 4 controller 8000 series, which includes JHL8540 and JHL8340 host controllers for computer makers and JHL8440 device controller for accessory makers. Thunderbolt 4 developer kits and certification testing are available. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
SHARE

What’s New: Today, Intel revealed new details about Thunderbolt™ 4, the next generation of its universal cable connectivity solution, delivering increased minimum performance requirements, expanded capabilities and USB4 specification compliance. For the first time, Thunderbolt 4 will offer docks with up to four Thunderbolt ports and universal cables up to 2 meters in length. Intel’s upcoming mobile PC processors, code-named “Tiger Lake,” will be the first to integrate Thunderbolt 4. Intel also announced the Thunderbolt 4 controller 8000 series, compatible with the hundreds of millions of Thunderbolt 3 PCs and accessories already available. Thunderbolt 4 developer kits and certification testing are now available.

“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.”
–Jason Ziller, Intel general manager of the Client Connectivity Division

Why It Matters: Thunderbolt products deliver a consistent, industry-leading set of capabilities for connecting computers to data, video and power with the simplicity of just one USB Type-C port. Connect to powerful Thunderbolt docks, displays, fast storage or any USB accessory for a clutter-free workspace. To ensure a consistent best-in-class1 experience and ease of use across a wide range of product types and manufacturers, Intel works closely with its ecosystem of computer, accessory and cable partners to employ mandatory certification for all Thunderbolt products.

“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,” said Ben Thacker, vice president and general manager 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,” said Jerry Paradise, vice president, 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.”

What It Delivers: Thunderbolt 4 builds on the innovation of Thunderbolt 3 for a truly universal cable connectivity experience. Thunderbolt 4 always delivers 40 Gbps speeds and data, video and power over a single connection. It is the most comprehensive Thunderbolt specification yet with compliance across the broadest set of industry-standard specifications – including USB4, DisplayPort and PCI Express (PCIe) – and is fully compatible with prior generations of Thunderbolt and USB products. Thunderbolt 4 certification requirements include:

  • Double the minimum video and data requirements of Thunderbolt 3.
    • Video: Support for two 4K displays or one 8K display.
    • Data: PCIe at 32 Gbps for storage speeds up to 3,000 MBps.
  • Support for docks with up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports.
  • PC charging on at least one computer port2.
  • Wake your computer from sleep by touching the keyboard or mouse when connected to a Thunderbolt dock.
  • Required Intel VT-d-based direct memory access (DMA) protection that helps prevent physical DMA attacks. (Read more in the Thunderbolt Security Brief.)

 

When It Is Available: Later this year, Intel expects to deliver the new Thunderbolt 4 controller 8000 series, including:

  • JHL8540 and JHL8340 host controllers for computer makers.
  • JHL8440 device controller for accessory makers.

The first computers and accessories with Thunderbolt 4 ports are also expected to be available this year, including laptops based on Intel’s innovation program code-named “Project Athena.”

Google Announce Daydream: Bringing high-quality VR to everyone
ASUS Republic of Gamers Showcases Brand New Gaming Innovations at Computex 2017
LOGITECH G® CONTINUES WIRELESS SUPERIORITY WITH NEW POWERPLAY™ CHARGING SYSTEM AND LIGHTSPEED™ TECHNOLOGY
ASUS Unveils Cutting-Edge Arsenal of Gaming & Business Routers at CES 2023
MSI’s Modern AM242 & AM272 Series AIO PCs and Modern MD272 Series Monitor Are Ready to Cross the Productivity Limit
TAGGED:IntelThunderbolt
Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Previous Article Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 865 Plus 5G Mobile Platform
Next Article Sony SRS-XB32 Extra Bass Waterproof Wireless Speaker – Review
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Recent Review

TP-Link Archer TBE400UH High Gain Wi-Fi 7 USB Adapter Review
Review
ASUS ROG STRIX B850-F Gaming WiFi: Unleashing Gaming Power
Review
ASRock B860M-X WiFi: A Budget-Friendly Micro ATX Motherboard with Solid Features
Review
ASUS RT-BE92U Review – Next-Level Smart Home WiFi 7
Review
Gigabyte AORUS RX 9070 XT ELITE: A 1440p & 4K Beast That Challenges the High-End
Review
Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 GAMING OC 16G: Power, Performance, and Precision for Gamers
Review
ASRock X870E Taichi: High-Performance Ryzen 9 9950X3D for Enthusiasts & Gamer
Review
ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI – Built for Durability and Performance
Review
ASRock B850M-X WiFi: Affordable Feature-Packed Micro-ATX Motherboard for AM5 Next-Gen Performance
Review
ASUS ROG STRIX B860-A GAMING WIFI
Review

Facebook Page

© 2025 Einfoldtech Company. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?