I am the kind of person who does not do well with a lot of significant changes.  And lately, there have been a lot of them.  Windows Mobile 2003 SE has become Windows Mobile 5.  Windows XP has become Windows Vista.  Now, I hear that my trusted USB cable will also be changing.

Both Pocket PC Thoughts and Solsie .com reported that the USB Implementers Forum, Inc. (USB-IF) 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.  Read on to find out how these new USB connectors will improve your mobile life.

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.

According to the USB-IF, the Micro-series connectors will continue to maintain the ease-of-use and speed of the USB technology.  For more, see the USB-IF Press Release]

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