Not a good idea. Fiber optic cables running all over the place inside a computer would be prone to damage far more easily than USB cables, and most USB ports are right on the motherboard in the first place.
Not a good idea. Fiber optic cables running all over the place inside a computer would be prone to damage far more easily than USB cables, and most USB ports are right on the motherboard in the first place.
It transfers data faster, so that part is ok.
I thought fiber optics were reasonably durable as long as they are cabled accordingly?
Toslink cables have been in our home theater set ups for more than a decade, I don't think I've ever had to replace one due to failure?
Fiber optic cables are actually more durable if you leave them alone. Yes they can be broken easier than a copper cable but only if you mess with them. Fiber optics do do degrade, oxidize, or breakdown if left alone. It's glass or high quality plastic with a sheath. The question is, will Intel let the Light Peak go for cheap (Licensing fee).
You're right, Cliff. Fiber optic cables are very durable, and new nanoparticle technologies have made them incredibly resistant to signal attenuation even with sharp or a large number of bends.
At first when I heard of Intel trying to play this new cable format, I was highly skeptical. "It'll die very quickly, why are they wasting their time," I asked. But after reading this here... perhaps it isn't so bad after all. Especially if it sits along with USB 3.0 as well so I can continue to use my lineup of USB peripherals.
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It transfers data faster, so that part is ok.
I thought fiber optics were reasonably durable as long as they are cabled accordingly?
Toslink cables have been in our home theater set ups for more than a decade, I don't think I've ever had to replace one due to failure?