Optical Thunderbolt cables from Corning are the first fully fiber optic cables of Thunderbolt

At the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, Corning announced that it has received certification for optical cables Intel Thunderbolt, the first fully fiber-optic cables. According to the company announcement, the cables support the protocols of Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2, and will be available in the near future.

The creators have reported that the cables "went through a rigorous certification process" and are available in sizes from 10 meters. Unlike public copper cables of Thunderbolt, fiber optic cables are 80 percent lighter and 50 percent smaller in diameter. They are also made of sound and electric protective material.

"Based on the protocol Thunderbolt from Intel, Corning provides a fast, innovative solution for heavy compounds. Optical Thunderbolt cables from Corning allow users to quickly access and transfer data between devices at distances impossible for small copper cables "- said vice-president of optical connections Bernhard Deutsch, as 24life.ru transmits.

The date of receipt of the cables in the sale has not been declared, it is only known that it would be "in the following months." Corning will demonstrate the possibility of fiber optic cables on the IDF, giving demonstrations of speed, durability, and other similar factors on its stand.