Last month, at IDF, Intel has demonstrated an optical interface for high-speed data, created to accelerate the transfer of data between computers and peripherals. Speed afforded by this interface, will 10Gbps, that is, twice the speed of USB 3.0. Theoretically, the speed of data transmission via an optical interface can reach 100Gbit / sec. New technology can effectively combine many modern interface standards, including USB, FireWire, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, and so on. According to Intel, the device interface Light Peak will only appear in the next year, but more detailed information on the timing during the IDF was not obtained.

According to the reports Taiwanese company Foci well on its way to selling wire for Light Peak as well as additional fiber-optic solutions. Vice President of Business Development Foci has reported that by the end of November 2009 will be all set for pilot launch in early 2010 will be ready for serial production. In the cable connector is used Foci USB, and, according to Howe, these cables can minimize the loops to 3-4cm in diameter. However, the cost of these cables Howe does not report. While manufacturers try to bring it to a level acceptable to a wide range of consumers, its attempts to reduce costs by using plastic fibers failed.

Intel continues to push the technology Light Peak. On Wednesday, it was reported that Intel is working with the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) to standardize the Light Peak. This process may take several years, so Intel's wish good luck in this difficult matter.