Intel’s optic data interface Light Peak has a theoretic transfer rate of 10 Gigabit per second, impressive speeds achieved through light signals in superthin optic cables, but now when Light Peak is closing in on a commercial launch it looks like it will be copper lanes instead of fiber optics.
According to CNET Intel has decided to use copper wires instead of fiber optics with the first generation of Light Peak, which will not really affect performance which does make the name of technology a bit misleading.
Intel is expected to launch the first Light Peak solutions in H2 2011, but earlier reports have hinted that the major system builders are not that interested in the technology. Mainly because the new USB 3.0 standard is good enough, even if Light Peak has greated ambitions than the USB standard.
If it will lure more partners with copper or light remains to be seen.
