Framework's 10G Ethernet module exposes USB-C's complexity

Framework has unveiled a ten gigabit ethernet module for its modular laptop line. According to tech reviewer Jeff Geerling, the module highlights a fundamental challenge with USB-C: while the connector has become ubiquitous, the standard masks surprising complexity in power delivery, data signaling, and compatibility variants. Geerling explores how pushing high-speed networking over USB-C exposes these hidden constraints, showing why the seemingly-universal connector remains a source of frustration for hardware makers and engineers.

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