Thursday, June 27th 2024

Cable Matters Launches the World's First Thunderbolt 5 Cable With Enhanced Performance

Cable Matters, a leader in providing top-tier connectivity solutions, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking Thunderbolt 5 cable manufactured by Lintes Technology Co., Ltd. The cable is available in 3 different lengths: 1 foot, 1.6 feet and 3.3 feet. This latest innovation delivers unparalleled performance, supporting up to 80 Gbps of bi-directional data transfer and up to 120 Gbps of video bandwidth, a substantial leap from the previous Thunderbolt 4 technology.

The new Thunderbolt 5 cable by Cable Matters represents a significant advancement in connectivity technology, offering increased bandwidth and power delivery capabilities. The Bandwidth Boost technology enables the cable to transmit up to 120 Gbps for the best display experience, providing up to 3 times increase over Thunderbolt 4's maximum bandwidth. This enhancement is particularly beneficial for demanding applications such as high-resolution video streaming, extensive data transfer, and high-speed gaming.
The introduction of the Thunderbolt 5 cable aligns with the needs of modern users who require robust, high-performance connectivity solutions. "The Thunderbolt 5 cable not only supports the fastest data transfer rates but also ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices thanks to its backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, and DisplayPort 2.1 standards," said Jeff Jiang, President of Cable Matters.

Jason Ziller, vice-president and general manager of the Client Connectivity Division at Intel, expressed enthusiasm about the new cable, stating, "The Thunderbolt 5 technology is a game-changer in the realm of connectivity and significantly enhances the user experience by providing more speed, power, and flexibility. It's an exciting advancement that underscores Cable Matters and Intel's commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in technology."

Consumers can expect the Thunderbolt 5 cable to support multiple 6K or 8K displays, offer enhanced charging capabilities up to 240 W, and maintain high-speed connections over longer distances without degradation. Gamers can take advantage of a 540 Hz refresh rate on a single display, or connect up to three 4K 144 Hz displays. The Cable Matters Thunderbolt 5 cable is not only a technological leap forward but also a testament to the company's commitment to innovation and quality.

Source: Cable Matters
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34 Comments on Cable Matters Launches the World's First Thunderbolt 5 Cable With Enhanced Performance

#26
Prima.Vera
Caring1By the time we get Thunderbolt 10 cables they'll probably be water cooled. :laugh:
Joke aside, I think this is the maximum speed that can go over Copper.
Not sure why the optical cables are not mainstream yet? Durability?
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#27
LiKenun
Hold up… in this entire article and the accompanying comment thread thus far, nobody has noted that existing passive USB4/Thunderbolt 4 cables are already capable of 80 gbps/120 gbps transmission. Only active cables need a respin for USB4 v2.0/Thunderbolt 5 speeds. Why is this cable—which is most likely not even active because it isn’t over 1 meter—distinctively better for Thunderbolt 5 than any other existing passive USB4/Thunderbolt 4 cable?

If Intel itself stated that the Thunderbolt 4 cables would be forward compatible with the Thunderbolt 5 transmission rates, what’s the selling point of these new ones which are priced higher?
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#28
Patriot
TheLostSwedeYou're mixing up internal and internal connectors here now.
Oculink is also available as an external device to device interface, which differs slightly from the internal one, especially in terms of connector matings, which are exponentially higher for the external port.


www.techpowerup.com/322044/pci-sig-announces-copprlink-cable-specifications-for-pcie-5-0-and-6-0-technology
These eGPUs are the first time I am seeing oculink used externally. And may of the devices are using m.2-oculink adapters... so yeah, external connector, totally.
Just because they wrote it into the spec, doesn't mean they actually got around to implementing it.
I have yet to see oculink used externally in serverland.
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#29
TheLostSwede
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Prima.VeraJoke aside, I think this is the maximum speed that can go over Copper.
Not sure why the optical cables are not mainstream yet? Durability?
The issue isn't the cables, but the fact you need a "translation layer" between the optical and electrical signals and this ads a lot of cost. It also either has to be built into the cables, or into the computer and device.
LiKenunHold up… in this entire article and the accompanying comment thread thus far, nobody has noted that existing passive USB4/Thunderbolt 4 cables are already capable of 80 gbps/120 gbps transmission. Only active cables need a respin for USB4 v2.0/Thunderbolt 5 speeds. Why is this cable—which is most likely not even active because it isn’t over 1 meter—distinctively better for Thunderbolt 5 than any other existing passive USB4/Thunderbolt 4 cable?
It's the first certified Thunderbolt 5 cable. It's also be capable of 240 W USB PD, whereas Thunderbolt 4 is limited to 100 W, although this is optional in both cases.
LiKenunIf Intel itself stated that the Thunderbolt 4 cables would be forward compatible with the Thunderbolt 5 transmission rates, what’s the selling point of these new ones which are priced higher?
USB4 cables are also compatible.
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#30
Prima.Vera
TheLostSwedeThe issue isn't the cables, but the fact you need a "translation layer" between the optical and electrical signals and this ads a lot of cost. It also either has to be built into the cables, or into the computer and device.
Actually, the Network cable vendors resolved this for decades. That's why we have Active optical cable and Passive optical cable, which are cheap as dirt and can take 400Gbps with no issue. Just that they are length limited.
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#31
TheLostSwede
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Prima.VeraActually, the Network cable vendors resolved this for decades. That's why we have Active optical cable and Passive optical cable, which are cheap as dirt and can take 400Gbps with no issue. Just that they are length limited.
Solved and solved... How do you fit that in a laptop?
Also, how much power does something like that draw?
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#32
Prima.Vera
TheLostSwedeSolved and solved... How do you fit that in a laptop?
Also, how much power does something like that draw?
Who said anything about laptops?
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#33
TheLostSwede
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Prima.VeraWho said anything about laptops?
Not many desktops have Thunderbolt.
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#34
ARF
Prima.VeraJoke aside, I think this is the maximum speed that can go over Copper.
Make the cable thicker, attach two, three, four thinner cables into a single unit, there you go.
Not sure why the optical cables are not mainstream yet? Durability?
Too fragile, maybe. Inconvenient. But this doesn't stop them to install optical internet cables in people's houses...
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