Our Thunderbolt™ Optical Cables provide connection flexibility and deliver high-speed data transmission at great distances over traditional copper cables. Our Thunderbolt optical cables are a great solution for noise-sensitive environments, you can separate your workspace from noisy equipment or connect to a centralized server in the machine room.
Thunderbolt™ Optical Cables
Thunderbolt™ Optical Cables
Thunderbolt™ 3 Optical Cables
Thunderbolt™ 3 Optical Cables
DownloadFeatures & Product Details
- 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3
- Reversible connectors
- Daisy chain multiple Thunderbolt devices
- All-dielectric cable provides enhanced galvanic isolation
- Robust cable design with improved abrasion resistances
- All new thermal shutdown – protects internal components from long-term exposure to elevated temperatures
- Supports one 5K display or two 4K displays
- No driver software required
Features & Product Details
- 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3
- Reversible connectors
- Daisy chain multiple Thunderbolt devices
- All-dielectric cable provides enhanced galvanic isolation
- Robust cable design with improved abrasion resistances
- All new thermal shutdown – protects internal components from long-term exposure to elevated temperatures
- Supports one 5K display or two 4K displays
- No driver software required
Thunderbolt™ 2 Optical Cables
Thunderbolt™ 2 Optical Cables
DownloadFeatures & Product Details
- 10 Gb/s bi-directional, dual channel with Thunderbolt™
- 20 Gb/s bi-directional, when used with a Thunderbolt 2 host and Thunderbolt 2 devices
- Data and video on a single cable
- Daisy-chain up to six Thunderbolt devices
- Ultra-slim, zero-bend radius cable
- Hot swappable
- Electrically isolated, noise-reducing design
Features & Product Details
- 10 Gb/s bi-directional, dual channel with Thunderbolt™
- 20 Gb/s bi-directional, when used with a Thunderbolt 2 host and Thunderbolt 2 devices
- Data and video on a single cable
- Daisy-chain up to six Thunderbolt devices
- Ultra-slim, zero-bend radius cable
- Hot swappable
- Electrically isolated, noise-reducing design
How do you use Thunderbolt™ Optical Cables?
Audio/Video Production
Consider the big picture – which includes not only your state-of-the-art equipment, but also optimizing what goes on behind the scenes. The gear that makes up that workflow is only as good as the cabling solution connecting it all together.
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
HPC systems take up more space, require a great amount of power, and generate more heat than your typical network configuration. Your workflow needs to keep up – and Thunderbolt Optical Cables are your answer.
Digital Photography
Avoid wasted time, missed shots, and additional steps with increased probability for error. The cable you use opens opportunities for higher-quality shots and overall improvement.
Medical Imaging
Robust, reliable network connectivity cabling is essential to the advances being made in medical imaging. Transmitting high-resolution images quickly to any location in the healthcare facility is integral for effective treatment and a fast patient diagnosis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Thunderbolt™ Optical Cables by Corning compatible with all Thunderbolt peripheral devices?
Yes. Thunderbolt Optical Cables by Corning have been fully tested to meet Intel’s “Thunderbolt Interconnect Specification” which ensures interoperability. Corning has also attended industry “Plug Fest” events that successfully tested more than a hundred Thunderbolt devices to further insure that all electrical/optical Thunderbolt interconnect cables are fully compatible.
Can I ‘daisy chain’ two Thunderbolt™ Optical Cables by Corning together to double my distance?
No. The Thunderbolt™ standard does not allow using a passive Mini Display Port (mDP) receptacle adapter to connect two assemblies together. Thunderbolt™ Optical Cables by Corning comes in lengths up to 100 meters and thereby covers almost all applications.