They are if you have a retimer/redriver. Most extension cables do not.
I can’t find a picture of the inside of the module, but I guarantee you it’s not just a straight through cable. It’s got active circuitry in there.
Comment on USB-C extensions are not allowed for a reason
LodeMike@lemmy.today 3 days ago
Are they actually “not allowed” because the framework laptops all have these but they’re inside a box and not a cable.
fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 days ago
jjagaimo@sh.itjust.works 3 days ago
The USB C module does not have any active circuitry and is essentially a short extension cable
LodeMike@lemmy.today 3 days ago
I’ve looked inside there’s like a dozen things soldered to the PCB in there.
lemming741@lemmy.world 3 days ago
Looks pretty passive to me
fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 days ago
frame.work/products/usb-c-expansion-card?v=FRACCQ…
On Framework Laptop 13 Intel platforms, that means Thunderbolt 4/USB4
Framework Laptop 16 additionally supports up to 48V/5A charging
Impressive. It is short enough that I’m not surprised it works. I have a 4 inch passive cable that successfully does TB4/PD100. I’m not ballsey enough to try anything higher. Looks like there’s maybe some passives on the other side of the one they currently sell, but that doesn’t count.
riskable@programming.dev 3 days ago
3rd party, universal cable != Circuit boards/connectors designed for very specific hardware (used internally)