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THUNDERBOLT
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Contents

 Thunderbolt
 Thunderbolt Base Design
 Requirements for Certifications for Functionality Point of View
 Thunderbolt on AMD
 Thunderbolt in Future
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Thunderbolt :

 Thunderbolt is the brand name of a hardware interface for the connection of external peripherals to

a computer. It has been developed by Intel, in collaboration with Apple.
 It was initially marketed under the name Light Peak in 2019, Then renamed as thunderbolt by apple in
2011 on Macbook Pro
 Thunderbolt technology is a high-speed inter-system I/O interconnect with a generalized transport
infrastructure that provides the ability to simultaneously carry multiple I/O protocols over a common
cable
 Thunderbolt uses the same connector as USB Type-C, but with upgraded internal hardware in the
computer and external device.

Thunderbolt Versions :
 Thunderbolt 1.0 : 1st Generation TBT which supports two dual-simplex lanes each running at 10.3Gbps.

 Thunderbolt 2.0 : 2nd Generation TBT supports two dual-simplex lanes for a total bandwidth 20.6Gbps
with lane bonding.

Comparison :
 There is no difference in 1st Generation TBT and 2nd Generation TBT w.r.t to Ports,TBT cables and
connectors.
 1st Generation TBT and 2nd Generation TBT operate exclusively on mDP (Mini DisplayPort) connectors.
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Pin 1 GND Ground

Pin 2 HPD Hot plug detect
Pin 3 HS0TX(P) HighSpeed transmit 0 (positive)
Pin 4 HS0RX(P) HighSpeed receive 0 (positive)
Pin 5 HS0TX(N) HighSpeed transmit 0 (negative)
Pin 6 HS0RX(N) HighSpeed receive 0 (negative)
Pin 7 GND Ground
Pin 8 GND Ground
Pin 9 LSR2P TX LowSpeed transmit
Pin 10 GND Ground (reserved)
Pin 11 LSP2R RX LowSpeed receive
Pin 12 GND Ground (reserved)
Pin 13 GND Ground
Pin 14 GND Ground
Pin 15 HS1TX(P) HighSpeed transmit 1 (positive)
Pin 16 HS1RX(P) HighSpeed receive 1 (positive)
Pin 17 HS1TX(N) HighSpeed transmit 1 (negative)
Pin 18 HS1RX(N) HighSpeed receive 1 (negative)
Pin 19 GND Ground
Pin 20 DPPWR Power
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Thunderbolt 3.0

 3rd Generation TBT is defined as an Alternate Mode on the USB Type-C cable
and connector.
 Combines PCI Express ( Gen 3 x2 Lanes=8Gbps) and DisplayPort (Display Port
1.2 x4 Lanes=21Gbps) signals into a single digital channel.
 PCI Express is a generic protocol for transmitting data very quickly that
nearly all computers are designed to handle.
 DisplayPort is a protocol for transmitting high-resolution digital video.
 Both protocols utilize data packets, and Thunderbolt multiplexes both
protocols into one signal that is sent over the cable
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• Speed
 Provides a 40 Gbps connection
 Double the speed of Thunderbolt™ 2 and 8x the bandwidth of USB 3.0
• Protocols
 Thunderbolt 3, Legacy USB, DisplayPort, and power over one cable
 4 lanes of PCI Express Gen 3 ,Great for the fastest storage, External Graphics (eGfx), 10
Gb Ethernet.
 Provides the Lowest latency for PCI Express audio
Features  Supports 2 video streams and DisplayPort 1.2: Supports two 4K HBR2 displays (4096 x
2160 30bpp @ 60 Hz)
 Allows connection of DVI, HDMI, and VGA displays via converters
 Includes a USB 3 connection at up to 10 Gbs Compatible with existing USB devices and
cables
 Includes Thunderbolt™ Networking Provides greater than 10 Gb Ethernet bandwidth
connection
• Power
 Delivers Power to Computer or Peripheral (based on USB power delivery)
 Up to 100W Type C system charging
 15W to bus-powered devices
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Branding

Name Logo Icon Product Placement†

Computer

Device

Thunderbolt™ 3

Cable

40Gb/s 20Gb/s

Look for Thunderbolt icon on certified products and cables

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Check Hot Plug , Hot Unplug Functionality , During & After Sx (S3,S4,S5) Cycles.

Storage : Thunderbolt Storage devices , USB3.1 Gen1 Device , USB3.1 Gen2 Device , USB2 Device

Display : Legacy Thunderbolt display , DP 1.2 (4096x2160@60Hz MST) Display , DP 1.2

(4096x2160@60Hz SST) Display, DP 1.4 Display ,HDMI 4K (3840x2160) Display , Thunderbolt 3
Display

Complex Topology : Daisy Chain of 6 Devices

Wake Events : Wake-on-LAN/USB Using Thunderbolt to Lan Adapter , USB C to LAN Adapter , Behind
Dock .

Requirements for Hub Compatibility : Legacy USB Hub

Certifications for Video Adapter : Dual DP/HDMI Video Adapter , TBT 3.0/Type C to HDMI /VGA/DP Adapter

Functionality External graphic device : eGFX Support with AMD , NVIDIA Graphics Card

Point of View:
Docking Station :Type C Docking , Thunderbolt Docking

Charging : Charging with Different PDO’s upto 100W using UCSI Tool.

Firmware Update Validation

Performance Using Tenlira : 20 Gbps Upside & 20 Gbps Downside = Total BW : 40Gbps.

Boot Scenarios : Devices detecting in Boot menu.

Sx Cycling : Consistent Behavior while devices tested under cycling.

Peer to Peer Connection : Transfer Data between to Thunderbolt enabled SUT

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Thunderbolt™ 4 Brand
Name Logo Icon Product Placement*

Computer

Device

Thunderbolt™ 4

Cable
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40Gb/s 20Gb/s

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Thunderbolt 10
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