All items tagged with Thunderbolt 3 (41)

Teledyne LeCroy Demonstrates First Protocol Analyzer Platform for Next-Generation USB4 and Thunderbolt 3 Systems

March 15, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Teledyne LeCroy Demonstrates First Protocol Analyzer Platform for Next-Generation USB4 and Thunderbolt 3 Systems

During the Thunderbolt 3 Developer Conference & Plugfest that took place in Taipei, Taiwan on March 5, Teledyne LeCroy, a leading company in USB protocol test solutions, announced and demonstrated the first protocol analyzer platform for testing next-generation USB4 and Thunderbolt 3 systems. The new Voyager M4x Protocol Analyzer underscores the company’s technical expertise and leadership in the USB ecosystem.

USB Promoter Group Announces USB4 Specification Based on Thunderbolt Protocol to Extend USB Type-C Performance

March 4, 2019 by Joao Martins

USB Promoter Group Announces USB4 Specification Based on Thunderbolt Protocol to Extend USB Type-C Performance

In a surprising announcement, the USB Promoter Group announced the pending release of the USB4 specification, a major update to deliver the next generation USB architecture that compliments and builds on the existing USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 architectures. The USB4 architecture is based on the Thunderbolt protocol specification contributed by Intel Corporation. It doubles the bandwidth of USB and enables multiple simultaneous data and display protocols, increasing compatibility among USB Type-C connector-based products.

Standards Review: USB 3, Type-C, and Thunderbolt 3 - Interfaces and Implications on Audio

December 19, 2018 by Joao Martins

Standards Review: USB 3, Type-C, and Thunderbolt 3 - Interfaces and Implications on Audio

In its Standards Review article series, audioXpress published a two-part feature about the SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.1 Gen 2) specification, the new USB Type-C interface, and Thunderbolt 3 technology. The second part examines how these technologies have evolved, how they work together, and the implications of USB Audio Device Class 3.0 specification, which standardized audio over USB Type-C. These two articles were originally published in audioXpress, December 2016 and January 2017.

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Drobo Launches High Performance Thunderbolt 3 8D Direct Attached Storage Solution

November 15, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Drobo Launches High Performance Thunderbolt 3 8D Direct Attached Storage Solution

For professionals involved in content creation, or those keen on amassing large quantities of media files simply because they like/need to keep their assets private and locally stored, there is now a new great solution. Drobo has launched the new Drobo 8D, a Thunderbolt 3 Direct Attached Storage (DAS) solution which brings a 10x performance increase, allowing to mix and match hard disks or SSD drives on 8 bays, and featuring Intelligent Volume Management and a new SSD accelerator bay, increasing performance by up to 30% for frequently accessed data.

Monoprice Introduces New Thunderbolt 3 Accessories to Simplify Cable Connections at Unbeatable Price Points

October 24, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Monoprice Introduces New Thunderbolt 3 Accessories to Simplify Cable Connections at Unbeatable Price Points

Known for offering over 7,500 high-quality, affordable electronics and accessories to consumers and professionals worldwide, Monoprice announced the launch of new Thunderbolt 3 products. You know a technology is going mainstream when brands like Monoprice support it, and, as the company states, "these products will elevate any PC experience by enabling quick transfers, fast access to 4K videos, extensive gaming capabilities, fast storage and more—helping users work and play more efficiently anywhere they go."

Sonnet Technologies Announces Echo 11 Thunderbolt 3 Dock with 87 Watts of Power

August 10, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sonnet Technologies Announces Echo 11 Thunderbolt 3 Dock with 87 Watts of Power

There are already several Thunderbolt 3 docking stations in the market, some of which include unique options in terms of connectivity. But Sonnet Technologies just releases a new docking station that brings a whole new dimension to the segment by offering a complete solution that provides 87 watts of power and is able to charge notebook computers, aside from the fact that includes five USB 3.0 ports, SD memory card slot, Gigabit Ethernet, and dual 4K display support.

Blackmagic Design and Apple Announce Thunderbolt 3 Acceleration with Blackmagic eGPU

July 13, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Blackmagic Design and Apple Announce Thunderbolt 3 Acceleration with Blackmagic eGPU

Highly anticipated, the new Blackmagic eGPU Thunderbolt 3 external graphics processor delivers desktop-class performance for Apple's MacBook Pro laptops and for pro creative software such as DaVinci Resolve, 3D games and VR. Designed in collaboration with Apple, the Blackmagic eGPU features a built-in Radeon Pro 580, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, HDMI 2.0, 85W of charging power and four USB 3.1 connections. And this is just the start of the eGPU revolution for any Thunderbolt 3- equipped computer.

Kensington Introduces SD1600P Universal USB-C Mobile 4K Docking Station with Pass-through Charging

July 3, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Kensington Introduces SD1600P Universal USB-C Mobile 4K Docking Station with Pass-through Charging

As a fine example of the impact that USB-C is having in the industry, Kensington announced an ideal docking station for evolving mixed-computer environments and mobile applications, ticking all the boxes on what consumers might expect from these designs. The new SD1600P Universal USB-C Mobile 4K Docking Station with Pass-through Charging (K33968, SRP $99.99), offers full support for Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, and USB 3 devices from laptops using Windows, Chrome, and macOS operating systems.

Cypress USB-C Power Delivery Controller Now Available for Use in Thunderbolt 3 Designs

June 6, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Cypress USB-C Power Delivery Controller Now Available for Use in Thunderbolt 3 Designs

Cypress Semiconductor announced that its programmable, EZ-PD CCG5 two-port USB-C controller with Power Delivery (PD) has now been qualified by Intel for use in Thunderbolt 3 host and peripheral designs. Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C enables data transfers at speeds up to 40 Gbps via a compact port with the ability to transmit multiple protocols and provide fast device charging. Reference designs are now available to enable fast time-to-market for PCs, docking stations, hard drives and a variety of other peripherals.

Universal Audio Ships Thunderbolt 3 Option Card for Apollo Audio Interfaces

May 4, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Universal Audio Ships Thunderbolt 3 Option Card for Apollo Audio Interfaces

With Thunderbolt 3 equipped Windows computers finally available in quantity and quality, and studios increasingly aware of the interface's advantages and convenience, Universal Audio is gradually evolving all its range to the new standard. The new Thunderbolt 3 Option Card is the latest option to be announced by the Californian company and delivers high bandwidth, low latency connectivity for Apollos to Thunderbolt 3-equipped Mac and Windows systems.

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