Re:The new MacBook
by lsaferite on Monday March 09, 2015 @03:43PM
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Just to clear up the FUD, the Type-C connector supports 'Alternate Modes.' This allows manufactures to implement chips that can MUX different signal types onto the USB cable SS lanes. There are 4 SS lanes that can be reassigned and either 2 or 5 additional wires that can also be used depending on if it's a cable or dock connection.
So, can the Type-C connector support Thunderbolt? Yes.
Does the Type-C connector currently support Thunderbolt? No.
Will someone add Thunderbolt over Type-C? Maybe.
I've only heard of PCIe over Type-C (via the spec docs) and DP over Type-C (from the VESA guys).
Re:The new MacBook
by mikeash on Monday March 09, 2015 @03:59PM
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It certainly sounds like an excellent connector. If Apple can shoehorn Thunderbolt into that, it would be great. If they can't, it sounds like it's well worth it anyway.
So, can the Type-C connector support Thunderbolt? Yes. Does the Type-C connector currently support Thunderbolt? No. Will someone add Thunderbolt over Type-C? Maybe.
I've only heard of PCIe over Type-C (via the spec docs) and DP over Type-C (from the VESA guys).