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They just went smaller - Thunderbolt implements PCIe [1] under the hood. You can connect graphics cards over TB, for example. [1] It actually implements three
by azernik 7y ago
They just went smaller - Thunderbolt implements PCIe [1] under the hood. You can connect graphics cards over TB, for example.
[1] It actually implements three protocols that it can switch between based on endpoint negotiation - PCIe, DisplayPort, and in its latest version USB 3.1.
- faissaloo 7y agoOnly problem with Thunderbolt is that it's not an open standard.
- azernik 7y agoIt is now! Intel released the rights to USB-IF earlier this year, and it will be the basis of USB4: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/03/thunderbolt-3-becomes-usb4-as-intels-interconnect-goes-royalty-free/ https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/03/thunderbolt-3-become...