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Thunderbolt™Cable

What is Thunderbolt™ Technology?

Thunderbolt™ technology uses the same Type-C connector as other USB Type-C (USB-C) ports. Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd is Intel certified supplier and we develop, produce, and supply Thunderbolt™ cables. Thunderbolt™ brand certification mandates higher minimum performance and capabilities for cables, PCs, and accessories for greater reliability across devices and operating systems. As the most complete and highest standard of USB-C connections available on the market.

Thunderbolt™ Features and Benefits

High-load processing

High-load processing

By daisy-chaining devices, data, video, and power are automatically delivered from the PC.

High-speed File Transfer

High-speed File Transfer

Fast transfer of large data and high-resolution video enables high productivity.

Fast Charging

Fast Charging

One Thunderbolt™ cable delivers high power and bidirectional charging with data.

Features of Thunderbolt™Cable

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Thunderbolt™ Cable: The Ultimate All-in-One Solution

Thunderbolt™ cable is the gold standard for professionals and power users who demand blazing-fast data transfer speeds, rock-solid reliability, and seamless single-cable convenience. Whether you're editing high-resolution 4K or even 8K video, running graphic-intensive games via an external GPU, transferring massive files in seconds, or fast-charging your laptop — a single Thunderbolt™ cable handles it all with ease and precision. With support for high-bandwidth applications, daisy-chaining multiple devices, and simultaneous data, video, and power delivery, Thunderbolt™ technology redefines what a cable can do.

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Evolution of Development

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FAQ

Q1.I would like to check if Thunderbolt™5 cables can be used on my device?

Please check the connector part of your device to confirm it is a USB-C connector and has Thunderbolt™mark.

Q2.Can I connect a Thunderbolt™ 5 cable to USB4 supporting device?

Thunderbolt 5 meets all the USB4 requirements including optional functions. Therefore, you can reliably connect to USB4 devices.

Q3.Can I connect Thunderbolt™5 cable to a Thunderbolt™3 or 4 supporting device?

Thunderbolt™ 5 cables are backward compatible and you can connect to Thunderbolt™4 devices.

Q4.Please let me know difference between Thunderbolt ™5, Thunderbolt™3 or 4, USB4 and USB3/DP.

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