Intel has announced new technology for connecting computers and peripherals. Thunderbolt. It is promises to be twice as fast as USB 3.0 and offers two bi-directional channels that transfer data at a whopping 10Gb per second. However it won't reach its theoretical maximum because Intel has opted to use copper wires rather than fibre optic cables. Apple is the first manufacturer to adopt the new technology and its new range of Macbook Pro boasts the new Thunderbolt slot alongside ethernet USB and firewire slots.
Thunderbolt was developed by Intel who have been working on it for several years. It was first announced in 2009 under the codename Light Peak. Intel claim future versions could reach 100Gb per second most likely if they start to incorporate fibre optic cables.
In personal news I've just had my first placement interview on Tuesday. It was with Schrader Electronics in Antrim. They are the market leaders in the design and manufacture of remote tyre pressure monitoring systems. I think the interview went well even though I nearly messed up the programming question which is actually one of my strengths. Hopefully they will get back to me but if not there are plenty more companies to apply for.
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