Submission + - Is it time to shrink the ethernet connector? 5
jimwelch writes: HDMI has shrunk to mini, then micro.
USB has shrunk to mini, then micro.
Wired Ethernet connector has not changed since 1988!
On the Raspberry PI, it is the largest of the standardized connectors.
Is it time to come up with a new version?
USB has shrunk to mini, then micro.
Wired Ethernet connector has not changed since 1988!
On the Raspberry PI, it is the largest of the standardized connectors.
Is it time to come up with a new version?
Already happened old chap (Score:3)
It's called 802.11
Too small connectors is a problem (Score:2)
When connectors become too small they become problematic to use. The expected lifetime is shorter on a high density connector compared to a "normal".
Just look at the D-sub connectors, the 15-pin VGA connector is often suffering bent pins.
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That is a ridiculous claim.
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Wait until you get older.