A qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter is required. We've tested our hardware with active and passive Thunderbolt 3 cables in multiple lengths from Belkin, StarTech, and CableMatters.- The host computer must have an available Thunderbolt 3 port. UAD-2 Thunderbolt 3 equipped hardware is compatible with any brand of Thunderbolt 3 cable, as long as the cable is certified by Intel to support Thunderbolt 3. In general, shorter is better when it comes to data cables so we recommend using the shortest length that will suit your particular setup.ĭo I need a particular brand of Thunderbolt 3 cable? UAD-2 Thunderbolt 3 equipped hardware is compatible with any length Thunderbolt 3 cable as long as the cable is certified by Intel as Thunderbolt 3 compliant. What length of cable should I use with my device? Note that active cables are typically more expensive than passive cables, and there are no differences in performance when using our hardware with an active cable over a passive cable. Active and passive Thunderbolt 3 cables can be used with UAD-2 Thunderbolt 3 hardware.
Note that 40 Gbps cables are typically more expensive than 20 Gbps cables, and there are no differences in performance when using a UAD-2 device with a higher speed cable.Īre UAD-2 Thunderbolt 3 equipped devices compatible with active and passive Thunderbolt 3 cables? Our Thunderbolt 3 hardware is compatible with both varieties. Thunderbolt 3 cables come in two speeds - 20 Gbps and 40 Gbps. These numbers refer to the data transfer rate of the cable.
I see Thunderbolt 3 cables with different ratings like "20 Gbps" and "40 Gbps." Are these compatible with with my hardware? You will need a USB-C cable that specifically supports Thunderbolt 3 for compatibility with our Thunderbolt 3 equipped devices. Not all USB-C cables support Thunderbolt 3 - some can only be used for power, or for other data protocols such as USB 3 / USB 3.1. Thunderbolt 3 devices require a Thunderbolt 3 cable. See the frequently asked questions below for help finding the right Thunderbolt 3 cable for the following models:Īre all USB-C cables compatible with UAD-2 Thunderbolt 3 equipped devices? But don't worry - finding a cable that will be compatible with UAD-2 Thunderbolt 3 equipped devices is easy once you know what you're looking for. passive, length, brand, and more, finding the right Thunderbolt 3 cable for your application can be confusing.
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