Date: 16/09/2012

10 Gbps switch from NXP Semiconductors for Thunderbolt interface

NXP Semiconductors N.V. has announced Thunderbolt-supporting 10 Gbps switch. The Thunderbolt interface consists of two 10.3 Gbps full-duplex data paths, and enables fast data transfers between PCs and peripheral and display devices. It concurrently supports data (PCI Express) and display (DisplayPort) connections over a single cable.

“As Thunderbolt gains momentum in the industry, portable computing devices such as Ultrabook devices, notebooks and tablets will be able to do more than ever before – putting significant performance demands on the compact connectors and cables that connect them with displays, speakers, storage and other devices,” said Grahame Cooney, general manager of high-speed interfaces and clocks, watches and graphics drivers, NXP Semiconductors. “By enabling excellent signal integrity, extremely low power dissipation, highly efficient packaging, and a very low bill of materials, we continue to push the envelope in making very high-speed data transfers a reality.”

CBTL05024 is available in small HVQFN package.

Availability and Pricing: Volume production of the CBTL05024 will start in November 2012. Budgetary pricing for the CBTL05024 is US $1.00 for quantities between 5,000 and 25,000 pieces.