USB 3.0

In the world of technology things are always moving, growing, expanding, increasing . . . and, well, changing.

Data transfer rates are increasing with the introduction of USB 3.0, which is about 10x faster than USB 2.0. While this sounds significant, and it is, there are other things on the horizon that are even faster.

Intel is working on a new technology they are calling Light Peak. Utilizing optical cables, Light Peak will start with a bandwidth of approximately 10Gb/s with the potential for up to 100Gb/s within the near future. Now that's fast. . . !

Read more about USB 3.0 and Light Peak from the links below:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/186566/usb_30_finally_arrives.html

http://techresearch.intel.com/articles/None/1813.htm

http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/04/15/intel-predicts-light-peak-to-replace-usb-3-0/