Intel motherboard comes with USB3.0 controller

Out of optimism about fiber optic interconnect technology, Intel has consistently refused to natively support USB 3.0 in chipset and is only intending to implement it through a separate controller.

According to reports, Intel will announce at the IDF 2010 in San Francisco later this month that the original motherboard based on the Cougar Point 6 series chipset will come with a USB 3.0 controller to provide a USB 3.0 interface. In fact, as early as half a year ago, we heard about Intel's own research and development of USB 3.0 controllers. Now it is finally ready for practical use.

However, Intel will only add USB 3.0 controllers to its original motherboards. It will not force other motherboard makers to adopt their own solutions, but it is clear that this control chip, which will increase the cost and difficulty, will still provide USB for the 6 series platforms. 3.0 interface requirements.

In spite of this, the industry still holds a certain welcome attitude toward this approach of Intel, think this will help to accelerate the standardization of USB 3.0, and let USB 3.0 controller manufacturer benefit from it.

In fact, AMD has been preparing to provide native support for USB 3.0 in the chipset, but due to various restrictions, only high-end desktop models will be available, and will not be universally available.