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USB-C Thunderbolt 4 Alt Mode

Thunderbolt 4 Alt Mode over USB-C is identical to TB3 electrically but with stricter certification requirements: guaranteed 40 Gbps, minimum dual 4K display support, Intel VT-d based DMA protection, and wake from sleep.

// Specifications
Standard
Thunderbolt 4 Intel
Connector
USB-C physical
Bandwidth
40 Gbps guaranteed minimum
Display
Minimum dual 4K or single 8K
Security
Intel VT-d DMA protection required
Daisy-Chain
Up to 6 devices
// Pin Reference Table
Pin Name Function Type
A1 GND Ground GND
A2 TX1+ TB4 TX lane 1 positive BUS
A3 TX1- TB4 TX lane 1 negative BUS
A4 VBUS Power up to 100W PWR
A5 CC1 Config channel 1 TB4 negotiation BUS
A6 D+ USB 2.0 D+ BUS
A7 D- USB 2.0 D- BUS
A8 SBU1 Sideband use 1 BUS
A9 VBUS Power PWR
A10 RX2- TB4 RX lane 2 negative BUS
A11 RX2+ TB4 RX lane 2 positive BUS
A12 GND Ground GND
B2 TX2+ TB4 TX lane 2 positive BUS
B3 TX2- TB4 TX lane 2 negative BUS
B5 CC2 Config channel 2 BUS
B8 SBU2 Sideband use 2 BUS
B10 RX1- TB4 RX lane 1 negative BUS
B11 RX1+ TB4 RX lane 1 positive BUS