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USB-C vs Thunderbolt 5

One is a connector. The other is a technology that uses it. Compare layers before numbers.

Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph. — P004 · ConnectorUSB Type-C

Standard
No drawing: not a physical form

P036 · StandardThunderbolt 5 overview

How they differ

USB-C names a connector. Thunderbolt 5 names a technology whose implemented support must be documented for the actual port and cable.

USB-C shape does not promise data, video or charging capability. The Z 8’s separate USB-C roles demonstrate why the actual port matters. S003 · S446
Intel’s Thunderbolt 5 link modes distinguish balanced operation from a directional display Bandwidth Boost; the boost is not a symmetric file-transfer benchmark. S443
A certified cable cannot add capabilities missing from the connected equipment. S643

What this comparison does not establish: USB-C video requires documented support; the connector shape or an absent logo does not settle DP Alt Mode. S015

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At a glance

Source-scoped form facts; counts, variants and unknowns are distinct
Field	USB Type-C	Thunderbolt 5 overview
Type	Connector	Standard
Family	USB	Thunderbolt
Shape	oval	Not a physical form
Nominal contacts	24S003 · S188 · S189 · S190plug and receptacle interface; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. plug and receptacle interface	Not a connector-form field
Positions / cavity span	24 (Full receptacle A1-A12/B1-B12)S188 · S189 · S190Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. USB Type-C interface contact naming only; not a protocol, charging, video, cable-quality or manufacturing-tolerance guarantee	Not a connector-form field
Contact rows	2 (Two named receptacle contact banks A/B); 2 (Molex 1054500101)S188 · S189 · S190 · S972Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. A1-A12/B1-B12 banks in source-scoped engineering orientation, not an inferred PCB termination footprint. Exact Molex 1054500101, female right-angle USB-C receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value. Quantity context: Manufacturer Number of Rows property.	Not a connector-form field
Connector role	plug; socket; socket (632723300011)S003 · S188 · S189 · S190 · S862Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. plug and receptacle interface Exact named example 632723300011: Type-C receptacle, horizontal THR/SMT. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No pin-assignment changes proposed; part-specific pin length is not mating depth or universal Type-C geometry.	Not a connector-form field
Key distinction	The shape is the beginning of the answer, not the end.	Bandwidth boost is not 120 Gbit/s in both directions.

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Families represented: USB · Thunderbolt

Different layers, not interchangeable alternatives.

This selection mixes connector shapes, standards or cable classes. Numbers from a technology specification cannot be assigned to a connector merely because it uses that shape.

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2 selected records · 21 fields
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Comparison of selected field notes; source links accompany each documented specification
What you are comparing	P004 / ConnectorUSB Type-C Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending	P036 / StandardThunderbolt 5 overview Reference symbol · not a product specification
Layer	Connector	Standard
Key distinction	The shape is the beginning of the answer, not the end.	Bandwidth boost is not 120 Gbit/s in both directions.
Nominal contacts	24S003 · S188 · S189 · S190plug and receptacle interface; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. plug and receptacle interface	Not a connector-form field
Positions / cavity span	24 (Full receptacle A1-A12/B1-B12)S188 · S189 · S190Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. USB Type-C interface contact naming only; not a protocol, charging, video, cable-quality or manufacturing-tolerance guarantee	Not a connector-form field
Populated contacts	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not a connector-form field
Contact rows	2 (Two named receptacle contact banks A/B); 2 (Molex 1054500101)S188 · S189 · S190 · S972Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. A1-A12/B1-B12 banks in source-scoped engineering orientation, not an inferred PCB termination footprint. Exact Molex 1054500101, female right-angle USB-C receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value. Quantity context: Manufacturer Number of Rows property.	Not a connector-form field
Contact pitch	0.5 mm Manufacturer Pitch - Mating Interface; internal gap order and physical projection not further dimensioned (Molex 1054500101)S972Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact Molex 1054500101, female right-angle USB-C receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value.	Not a connector-form field
Dimensions / axis	1.9 mm pin length G (632723300011)S862Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 632723300011: Type-C receptacle, horizontal THR/SMT. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No pin-assignment changes proposed; part-specific pin length is not mating depth or universal Type-C geometry.	Not a connector-form field
Connector role	plug; socket; socket (632723300011)S003 · S188 · S189 · S190 · S862Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. plug and receptacle interface Exact named example 632723300011: Type-C receptacle, horizontal THR/SMT. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No pin-assignment changes proposed; part-specific pin length is not mating depth or universal Type-C geometry.	Not a connector-form field
Coupling / latch	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not a connector-form field
Keying / polarization	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not a connector-form field
Shape	Reversible rounded rectangleC004A	Not an equivalent field
Video	Requires a supported video transportC004A	Not an equivalent field
Data / power ceiling	Not determined by connector shapeC004A	Not an equivalent field
Exact-device role examples	Z 8 separates USB data and power; TS4 separates ordinary USB-C data/power from Thunderbolt/display paths. The 4K X and ATEM Mini Pro ISO have separately scoped USB host/interface roles.C004B · C004D · C004E · C004F · C004G · C004H · C004I · C004J	Not an equivalent field
Scoped reference	Shape, cable, port role and negotiated power are separate.C004A · C004K · C004L	Not an equivalent field
Device and cable scope	USB-IF cable marking is not proof of display capability at a named host port.C004M · C004N	Not an equivalent field
Symmetric link	Not an equivalent field	80 Gbit/sC036A
Display bandwidth boost	Not an equivalent field	Up to 120 Gbit/s in one directionC036A
Display-driven link reconfiguration	Not an equivalent field	120 transmit / 40 receive Gbit/s, not a file benchmarkC036B
Evidence	C004A,C004B,C004D,C004E,C004F,C004G,C004H,C004I,C004J,C004K,C004L,C004M,C004N,C004W → Independent review pending	C036A,C036B,C036C,C036D → Independent review pending

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Layer

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: Connector
Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: Standard

Key distinction

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: The shape is the beginning of the answer, not the end.
Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: Bandwidth boost is not 120 Gbit/s in both directions.

Nominal contacts

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: 24S003 · S188 · S189 · S190plug and receptacle interface; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. plug and receptacle interface
Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: Not a connector-form field

Positions / cavity span

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: 24 (Full receptacle A1-A12/B1-B12)S188 · S189 · S190Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. USB Type-C interface contact naming only; not a protocol, charging, video, cable-quality or manufacturing-tolerance guarantee
Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: Not a connector-form field

Populated contacts

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: Not a connector-form field

Contact rows

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: 2 (Two named receptacle contact banks A/B); 2 (Molex 1054500101)S188 · S189 · S190 · S972Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. A1-A12/B1-B12 banks in source-scoped engineering orientation, not an inferred PCB termination footprint. Exact Molex 1054500101, female right-angle USB-C receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value. Quantity context: Manufacturer Number of Rows property.
Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: Not a connector-form field

Contact pitch

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: 0.5 mm Manufacturer Pitch - Mating Interface; internal gap order and physical projection not further dimensioned (Molex 1054500101)S972Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact Molex 1054500101, female right-angle USB-C receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value.
Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: Not a connector-form field

Dimensions / axis

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: 1.9 mm pin length G (632723300011)S862Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 632723300011: Type-C receptacle, horizontal THR/SMT. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No pin-assignment changes proposed; part-specific pin length is not mating depth or universal Type-C geometry.
Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: Not a connector-form field

Connector role

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: plug; socket; socket (632723300011)S003 · S188 · S189 · S190 · S862Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. plug and receptacle interface Exact named example 632723300011: Type-C receptacle, horizontal THR/SMT. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. No pin-assignment changes proposed; part-specific pin length is not mating depth or universal Type-C geometry.
Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: Not a connector-form field

Coupling / latch

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: Not a connector-form field

Keying / polarization

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: Not a connector-form field

Shape

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: Reversible rounded rectangleC004A
Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: Not an equivalent field

Video

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: Requires a supported video transportC004A
Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: Not an equivalent field

Data / power ceiling

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: Not determined by connector shapeC004A
Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: Not an equivalent field

Exact-device role examples

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: Z 8 separates USB data and power; TS4 separates ordinary USB-C data/power from Thunderbolt/display paths. The 4K X and ATEM Mini Pro ISO have separately scoped USB host/interface roles.C004B · C004D · C004E · C004F · C004G · C004H · C004I · C004J
Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: Not an equivalent field

Scoped reference

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: Shape, cable, port role and negotiated power are separate.C004A · C004K · C004L
Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: Not an equivalent field

Device and cable scope

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: USB-IF cable marking is not proof of display capability at a named host port.C004M · C004N
Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: Not an equivalent field

Symmetric link

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: Not an equivalent field
Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: 80 Gbit/sC036A

Display bandwidth boost

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: Not an equivalent field
Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: Up to 120 Gbit/s in one directionC036A

Display-driven link reconfiguration

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: Not an equivalent field
Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: 120 transmit / 40 receive Gbit/s, not a file benchmarkC036B

Evidence

USB Type-CP004 / Connector: C004A,C004B,C004D,C004E,C004F,C004G,C004H,C004I,C004J,C004K,C004L,C004M,C004N,C004W →
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Thunderbolt 5 overviewP036 / Standard: C036A,C036B,C036C,C036D →
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20 linked sources · 18 scoped claims · 0 sources with inspection/access flags.

Page scope: Evidence behind the compared records; the editorial comparison still needs separate review.

Assessment 2026-10-22 · earliest scheduled source review 2026-12-30. This is a recorded-date assessment, not a live source check. Page-level independent review is not established by this panel.

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S003 · USB Type-C language guidelines, March 2023

USB-IF · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-01 · due 2026-12-30

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Shape/performance distinction and absence of high-speed lanes in USB 2.0 Type-C cables.

Not established / limitations: Not a mechanical specification or permission to use USB logos.

Locator: USB Type-C is not USB performance; USB 2.0 Type-C cables section

S009 · Thunderbolt technology overview

Intel · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-01 · due 2026-12-30

Within inspection window

Scoped support: 40 Gbit/s TB4; 80 Gbit/s TB5; optional 120 Gbit/s display bandwidth boost.

Not established / limitations:

Locator: Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 5 comparison

S015 · DisplayPort FAQ

VESA · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-01 · due 2026-12-30

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Version labels do not require the maximum UHBR rate. Check documented device capabilities.

Not established / limitations:

Locator: DP 2.1b requirements; how to know device features; DisplayPort over USB-C

S062 · TS4 Support — product overview

CalDigit · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-01 · due 2026-12-30

Within inspection window

Scoped support: TS4 port-group inventory. No current OS compatibility matrix or all-ports simultaneous throughput guarantee.

Not established / limitations: TS4 port-group inventory. No current OS compatibility matrix or all-ports simultaneous throughput guarantee.

Locator: Product Overview / Interface

S064 · Thunderbolt Station 4 — host and downstream roles

CalDigit · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-01 · due 2026-12-30

Within inspection window

Scoped support: One upstream host and two downstream Thunderbolt connections in TS4. No blanket display or Ethernet promise.

Not established / limitations: One upstream host and two downstream Thunderbolt connections in TS4. No blanket display or Ethernet promise.

Locator: Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Ports; rear host port; display and host capability caveats

S443 · Thunderbolt 5 technology brief

Intel · Unclassified publisher domain · inspected 2026-10-08 · due 2027-01-06

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Thunderbolt 5 balanced 80/80 Gbit/s and display-driven 120/40 Gbit/s modes; Thunderbolt 4 comparison.

Not established / limitations: Public brief dated by its 2023-09-12 filename, not a normative licensed specification or measured application throughput. No universal cable-length or display-mode approval.

Locator: Five-page public brief; PDF pages 2–3, feature comparison and bandwidth reconfiguration diagram inspected in rendered form.

S446 · Nikon Z 8 Reference Guide — Specifications

Nikon · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-08 · due 2027-01-06

Within inspection window

Scoped support: One Type-C USB data connector and one Type-C USB Power Delivery connector on the Z 8.

Not established / limitations: Exact Z 8 body only. No sibling model, accessories, location, firmware coverage or complete inventory inferred.

Locator: Interface → USB

S447 · Nikon Z 8 Reference Guide — USB Power Delivery

Nikon · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-08 · due 2027-01-06

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Dedicated power connector, battery insertion, operating-power versus battery-charging conditions.

Not established / limitations: Does not qualify an arbitrary charger or cable. Battery type, menu setting and operating state matter; no simultaneous charging guarantee.

Locator: USB Power Delivery; Power Delivery Versus Charging table and footnotes

S448 · Nikon Z 8 Reference Guide — Computers: Connecting via USB

Nikon · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-08 · due 2027-01-06

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Use the data connector; a computer does not detect a camera connected through its Power Delivery connector.

Not established / limitations: Exact documented USB transfer workflow, not a statement of every protocol or current software requirement.

Locator: Copying Pictures to a Computer Using NX Studio, step 1; connecting cautions

S449 · CalDigit TS4 User Manual

CalDigit · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-08 · due 2027-01-06

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Three ordinary USB-C data ports, 10 Gb/s interface and different power outputs; separate Thunderbolt host/downstream roles.

Not established / limitations: TS4 only; product interface ratings are not measured file speeds or negotiated charging. Manual artwork not redistributed; front/left is kept only in bounded narrative, not invented per-port IDs.

Locator: Printed page 10: USB 3.2 Type-C and Thunderbolt 4; diagrams inspected

S450 · Elgato Game Capture 4K X — Technical Specifications

Elgato · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-08 · due 2027-01-06

Within inspection window

Scoped support: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C host link; HDMI input and passthrough output.

Not established / limitations: Page displays September 3, 2024 update. Do not flatten abbreviated maximum capture/HDR bullets into an all-mode promise; use the detailed mode article. Not 4K Pro, 4K S or HD60 X.

Locator: Technical Specifications → Interface

S451 · Elgato Game Capture 4K X — Xbox Series X|S Setup

Elgato · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-08 · due 2027-01-06

Within inspection window

Scoped support: One HDMI input, one HDMI output and one USB-C host output; signal direction and reduced capture on USB Gen 1.

Not established / limitations: Page displays June 1, 2026 update. Setup example is not certification of an arbitrary console, cable, host or mode. Selected inventory excludes analog line input.

Locator: Inputs and Outputs; Required Items

S452 · Elgato Game Capture 4K X — Supported Resolutions and Frame Rates

Elgato · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-08 · due 2027-01-06

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Passthrough/capture distinction, USB/codec/software conditions and no capture of DSC video.

Not established / limitations: Page displays May 21, 2026 update. No complete matrix copied, no fixed universal capture ceiling, no device firmware or software installation inspected.

Locator: Input/Passthrough versus Capture definitions; Detailed Capture Codec Specifications; DSC

S453 · Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro ISO — Product Technical Specifications

Blackmagic Design · Unclassified publisher domain · inspected 2026-10-08 · due 2027-01-06

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Four HDMI Type A inputs, one HDMI program output, one USB-C interface; no Ultra HD video standards.

Not established / limitations: Exact ATEM Mini Pro ISO, not Pro, Extreme, G2 or sibling products on the combined website. Total outputs is not HDMI-output count. USB mode list alone does not establish simultaneous webcam and external recording.

Locator: Model-specific PDF pages 1–2: Connections, labeled panel diagram, Standards

S511 · USB-IF — January 2026 USB Type-C cable logo guidance

USB-IF · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-11 · due 2027-01-09

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Compliance-program scope only; a marking alone does not authenticate a cable. PDF pages visually inspected. No logos copied.

Not established / limitations: Compliance-program scope only; a marking alone does not authenticate a cable. PDF pages visually inspected. No logos copied. Retrieval locators and observations retained; raw acquisition is recorded separately.

Locator: PDF pages 2, 4 and 5 (1-based); compliance markings, power/data separation and logo restrictions

S514 · Intel — Thunderbolt technology overview

Intel · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-11 · due 2027-01-09

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Rate and asymmetry only. Conflicting charging-minimum text on this page is quarantined; no universal TB4/TB5 minimum wattage derived.

Not established / limitations: Rate and asymmetry only. Conflicting charging-minimum text on this page is quarantined; no universal TB4/TB5 minimum wattage derived. Retrieval locators and observations retained; raw acquisition is recorded separately.

Locator: Thunderbolt 4/5 bandwidth sections; How is Thunderbolt 5 different?

S515 · Intel — Thunderbolt 5 launch scope

Intel · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-11 · due 2027-01-09

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Historical architecture announcement; not evidence of actual device availability or universal peripheral support.

Not established / limitations: Historical architecture announcement; not evidence of actual device availability or universal peripheral support. Retrieval locators and observations retained; raw acquisition is recorded separately.

Locator: 2023 announcement; What It Does and backward-compatibility statements

S605 · USB-IF — USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification Release 2.5 listing

USB Implementers Forum · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-13 · due 2027-01-11

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Landing-page release metadata only, not the specification body or exact connector geometry.

Not established / limitations: No technical revision comparison, certified product lookup, electrical assessment or installed-hardware inference.

Locator: Document-library heading and displayed date 04/08/2026.

S643 · USB-IF cable certification scope and USB-C cable marking

USB Implementers Forum · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-15 · due 2027-01-13

Within inspection window

Scoped support: USB-IF cable-program requirements and cable-label limitations; not product verification or permission to reproduce marks

Not established / limitations: All USB-C cables do not have identical functional capability; the web page may change. Compliance language is distinct from a certification for an arbitrary cable.

Locator: Cables and Connectors; introductory certification paragraphs and USB-C to USB-C Cable Logo Requirements

S972 · Molex 105450 series chart, exact 1054500101 USB-C receptacle

Molex · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-22 · due 2027-01-20

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Exact 1054500101 specification row only.

Not established / limitations: Existing two-bank row field already known. Exact-component row context adds zero distinct row gain. Product detail page says Limited Information Available; chart fields retained without measured/toleranced drawing.

Locator: Full Export Spreadsheet table, exact 1054500101 row: Web Description, Gender, Circuits Loaded, Number of Rows, Pitch - Mating Interface and separate Pitch - Termination Interface columns. Full official chart read; no PDF drawing pixels acquired.

Trace 18 claims to their source records

C004A · P004

USB Type-C names the reversible connector, not a guaranteed data rate, charging wattage or video capability.

Claim scope: Consumer identification / documented standard or product class only

Source links: S003 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004B · P004

Nikon lists one Type-C data connector and one Type-C Power Delivery connector on the Z 8.

Claim scope: Nikon Z 8 body; count and named connector roles, not a general USB-C rule.

Source links: S446 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004D · P004

Nikon directs computer picture transfer through the Z 8 USB data connector and states that the computer will not detect the camera through its USB Power Delivery connector.

Claim scope: Exact Z 8 computer-transfer instructions; no generic USB-C capability inference.

Source links: S448 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004E · P004

The Z 8 does not take operating power through its USB data connector. Power through its separate Power Delivery connector requires an inserted battery; menu setting and operating state distinguish operating power from battery charging, with EN-EL15c/b charging conditions documented separately.

Claim scope: Z 8 setup-menu table and battery footnotes; not a universal charger, battery or simultaneous-operation qualification.

Source links: S447 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004F · P004

The TS4 manual separates three ordinary 10 Gb/s USB-C data ports: the front-left port is specified for up to 20 W, while the other two are specified for up to 7.5 W each.

Claim scope: CalDigit TS4 only; front-left is the manual’s wording and orientation. Interface ratings do not establish actual charging or transfer speed.

Source links: S449 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004G · P004

CalDigit distinguishes the TS4 Thunderbolt host connection from two downstream Thunderbolt connections; the support page rates host charging up to 98 W and each downstream Thunderbolt port up to 15 W.

Claim scope: TS4 manufacturer host/downstream roles and output ratings; not TS3/TS5 or an arbitrary host negotiation.

Source links: S062 · S064 · S449 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004H · P004

CalDigit describes the ordinary TS4 USB-C ports as data-only while separately specifying their power outputs; its monitor guidance uses the DisplayPort or suitable downstream Thunderbolt connections instead.

Claim scope: Here data-only separates display paths; it must not be paraphrased as no power. Exact host/display limits still require evidence.

Source links: S064 · S449 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004I · P004

Elgato 4K X uses one USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 host link for captured video. USB Gen 1 is documented with reduced available capture modes; codec, resolution, frame rate and software remain separate conditions.

Claim scope: Named 4K X model only; a USB link rate or passthrough rating is not an achieved capture-format guarantee.

Source links: S450 · S451 · S452 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004J · P004

The ATEM Mini Pro ISO specification lists one USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 interface for external drive recording, webcam output, software control, updates and panel connection.

Claim scope: Exact Pro ISO model; listed uses do not establish simultaneous webcam output and external-drive recording or USB-C camera power input.

Source links: S453 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004K · P004

USB-IF’s January 2026 cable guidance separates data performance from 60W/240W power markings. USB 2.0 Type-C cables can use power-only logos without a displayed data rate.

Claim scope: USB-IF compliance-program markings; not independent authentication or video qualification.

Source links: S511 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004L · P004

USB-IF lists USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification Release 2.5 with the date 8 April 2026. The listing alone establishes neither a product’s implementation nor its supported functions.

Claim scope: V145: Release landing-page metadata only; the specification body and revision-by-revision technical changes were not inspected in V145.

Source links: S605 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004M · P004

USB-IF states that a certified cable does not improve or add the capabilities of connected USB products. Its USB-C to USB-C cable program requires power-capability marking, with separate data-rate marking requirements for all but USB 2.0 High-Speed cable categories. Cable markings cannot establish a port's video output.

Claim scope: USB-IF cable certification and logo-program requirement; not all sold cables are certified; exact product capabilities unknown

Source links: S643 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004N · P004

VESA says DisplayPort Alt Mode support on a USB-C port may be indicated by a nearby DisplayPort logo, but a connector logo is not guaranteed to appear. Verify the exact port's documented DP Alt Mode support rather than inferring video from USB-C shape or absence of a mark.

Claim scope: VESA FAQ DisplayPort Over USB-C: port labels and manufacturer documentation; not an assertion about any model

Source links: S015 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004W · P004

Molex specifies 1054500101 as a USB-C receptacle, 24 loaded circuits and 2 row(s), with mating-interface pitch 0.50mm.

Claim scope: Exact Molex 1054500101, female right-angle USB-C receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value.

Source links: S972 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C036A · P036

Thunderbolt 5 supports an 80 Gbit/s symmetric link and up to 120 Gbit/s display bandwidth boost.

Claim scope: Consumer identification / documented standard or product class only

Source links: S009 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C036B · P036

Intel’s Thunderbolt 5 brief describes balanced 80 Gbit/s in each direction and reconfiguration for high display traffic to 120 Gbit/s transmit with 40 Gbit/s receive. These link modes are not symmetric 120 Gbit/s or a file-transfer benchmark.

Claim scope: Technology-brief operating modes; actual host, peripheral and cable requirements remain separate.

Source links: S443 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C036C · P036

Intel describes Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth up to 80Gbps bidirectionally, with Bandwidth Boost up to 120Gbps in one direction and 40Gbps in the other.

Claim scope: Qualified Thunderbolt 5 link behavior, not a promise for every peripheral or display mode.

Source links: S514 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C036D · P036

Intel states that Thunderbolt 5 is built on USB4 v2 and designed for backward compatibility with earlier Thunderbolt and USB versions.

Claim scope: Architecture statement; use common supported functions and exact equipment documentation, not newest-generation maxima for an older endpoint.

Source links: S515 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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