Term of the Moment
computational photonics
Definition: USB-C to Ethernet
An adapter that enables a device with a USB C port to connect to an Ethernet network. The USB-C to Ethernet adapter converts USB signals to Ethernet and vice versa. See Ethernet and USB Type C.
The Adapter Does the Conversion
Tablets and super-thin laptops do not have an Ethernet port, mainly due to the thickness of the socket. A USB-C to Ethernet adapter enables them to connect to the local network.