Micro-USB Specification Announced for Mobile Phones

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The USB Implementers Forum Inc, a forum for the advancement and adoption of USB technology, has announced the completion of the Micro-USB specification.

This USB-IF connector specification is a new connector technology which will replace many of the Mini-series plugs and receptacles currently used in portable products. The specification was developed in response to the trend to miniaturize portable devices such as mobile phones and PDA’s and the continued adoption of USB in mobile phones.

Micro-USB specification supports the USB On-The-Go (OTG) supplement, which was created to allow 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.

A unique feature of the Micro-series is the stainless steel shell. This provides over 10,000 insertion cycles for longer life and higher durability and passive latching mechanism for higher extraction forces.

The non-profit USB Implementers Forum Inc facilitates the development of high-quality compatible USB devices, through its logo and compliance program and promotes the benefits of USB and the quality of products that have passed compliance testing.