USB, Thunderbolt

Question 1

What is the maximum speed of USB 1.0?

Answer 1

1.5 Mbps (Low) / 12 Mbps (Full)

USB 1.0 has two speeds: Low (1.5 Mbps) and Full (12 Mbps)

Question 2

What is the maximum power output of USB 2.0?

Answer 2

2.5W

USB 2.0 is also marketed as Hi-Speed USB

Question 3

What is the marketing name for USB 3.0?

Answer 3

SuperSpeed USB

USB 3.0 supports a maximum speed of 5 Gbps

Question 4

What is the maximum speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2?

Answer 4

10 Gbps

USB 3.1 Gen 2 is also referred to as SuperSpeed+ USB

Question 5

What is the maximum power output for USB 3.2 Gen 2x2?

Answer 5

15W

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 supports a maximum speed of 20 Gbps

Question 6

What is the maximum speed range of USB4?

Answer 6

20–40 Gbps

USB4 can deliver up to 100W of power

Question 7

What is the maximum length for USB 3.x cables?

Answer 7

3 meters

This is the maximum cable length for USB 3.x devices

Question 8

What is the maximum speed of Thunderbolt 1?

Answer 8

20 Gbps

Thunderbolt 1 uses the Mini DisplayPort connector

Question 9

How many devices can be daisy-chained with Thunderbolt 3?

Answer 9

Up to 6 devices

Thunderbolt 3 supports a maximum speed of 40 Gbps

Question 10

What type of connector does Thunderbolt 4 use?

Answer 10

USB-C

Thunderbolt 4 also supports a maximum speed of 40 Gbps

Question 11

What is the maximum length for copper Thunderbolt cables?

Answer 11

3 meters

This is the maximum length for copper Thunderbolt connections

Question 12

What is the maximum length for fiber Thunderbolt cables?

Answer 12

60 meters

Fiber Thunderbolt connections can extend up to 60 meters