10 points linuxlizard | 1 comments | 15 Oct 24 14:50 UTC | HN request time: 0.215s | source

Why is the Ethernet jack still a huge monstrosity? I see these small boards appearing and the ridiculous sized Ethernet jack looms over the PCB.

https://www.cnx-software.com/2024/10/14/wiznet-w55rp20-evb-pico-board-features-w55rp20-sip-with-w5500-ethernet-controller-and-rp2040-mcu/

We have gone from giant USB-A to the slim USB-C and converters are available. We have mini Display Port and converters are available. Why has no one tried to miniaturize RJ45?

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deafpolygon ◴[15 Oct 24 16:07 UTC] No.41850027[source]▶

>>41849210 (OP) #

If it ain't broke.

USB and DP is driven by the demand for slimmer devices, and we don't need RJ45 on these devices... we use Wi-Fi.

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1. linuxlizard ◴[15 Oct 24 18:29 UTC] No.41851584[source]▶

>>41850027 #

That makes sense. Phones would drive smaller USB and laptops likely drove smaller DisplayPort.

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