Thursday, January 4, 2007
Goodbye Mini-USB, Hello Micro-USB
Posted by Darius Wey in "NEWS" @ 07:45 PM
"The USB Implementers Forum, Inc. (USB-IF) today announced the completion of the Micro-USB specification, a new connector technology that will replace many of the Mini-series plugs and receptacles currently used in portable products. This USB-IF connector specification was developed to support the growing miniaturization trend for portable devices, as well as the continued adoption of USB in mobile phones... The Micro-USB specification supports the USB On-The-Go (OTG) supplement, which was created in response to the growing need for portable devices to communicate directly with each other when a PC is not available. Micro-series definitions include: Micro-B receptacles for standard devices, Micro-AB receptacles for OTG devices, Micro-A and Micro-B plugs, and standard cables. The Micro-series are unique in that they feature a stainless steel shell, which yields more than 10,000 insertion cycles for longer life and higher durability, and passive latching mechanism for higher extraction forces. The Micro-series connectors will continue to maintain the ease-of-use and speed of the USB technology."
Grrr, just when you thought Mini-USB was here to stay, Micro-USB comes and crashes the party. Ah, 2007 - it's going to be a year of incompatible accessories once more. ;)
Grrr, just when you thought Mini-USB was here to stay, Micro-USB comes and crashes the party. Ah, 2007 - it's going to be a year of incompatible accessories once more. ;)
