Intel® Thunderbolt™ Technology Process Diagram

Intel Thunderbolt™ chips interconnect a PC and other devices, transmitting and receiving information for both PCI Express* (PCIe*) and DisplayPort* protocols. The Thunderbolt™ chip switches between the two protocols to support communications over a single cable. Intel is making its chip available to the industry, and is working with other component manufacturers to deliver the Thunderbolt™ connectors and cables.

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Intel® Data Direct I/O Technology Chalk Talk Video
This chalk talk video describes the features and performance benefits of Intel DDIO for Intel® Ethernet products.

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