Allion is authorized by Intel to provide certification services for the latest Thunderbolt™ 4 Connector certifications. As the first test lab to provide such services, Allion has helped industry-leading vendors to obtain Thunderbolt™ 4 certification for their products.
List of Thunderbolt™ 4 Receptacle Connector certified at Allion Labs (arranged in alphabetical order)
Thunderbolt™ 4 and its features
Intel officially released the specification of Thunderbolt™ 4 in 2020, integrating various technologies into an all-in-one high speed interface.
Thunderbolt™ 4 can reach up to 40Gbps in data rate, which is the same as its predecessor Thunderbolt 3. However, the two generations vary greatly in the physical layer. Additionally, Thunderbolt™ 4 is compatible with USB4™. The following table shows different features of USB3.2 Gen2, USB4 Gen3, Thunderbolt 3, and Thunderbolt 4.
Thunderbolt™ 4 vs. Other High-Speed Interfaces
Thunderbolt™ 4 Connector Receptacle Certifications, only at Allion Labs
Allion is authorized by Intel to offer Thunderbolt certification services since December 2016. From Thunderbolt™ 3 to Thunderbolt™ 4, we are committed to delivering the optimal testing services for our vendors.
Our services range from host, devices, to connectors. For more information on TBT4 certification, please contact us at service@allion.com
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