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News Release from: Molex UK | Subject: Micro-USB connectors
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 11 June 2007
USB connectors slim to micro size
Novel Micro-USB connectors allow increased design flexibility and compactness in portable mobile devices.
Novel Micro-USB connectors from Molex allow increased design flexibility and compactness in portable mobile devices The new connectors are claimed to set the standard for new and future portable devices that are becoming so thin that the current Mini-USB no longer fits the design constraints
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 26 Jan 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Compared with the Mini-USB, the low profile Micro-USB connectors offer a more compact footprint and a volumetric space reduction of more than 50% - a critical advantage to the development of smaller and sleeker mobile devices such as PDAs, digital cameras and mobile phones.
Connectors such as these are compliant with the Micro-USB 1.0 Specifications and support the current USB On-The-Go (OTG) supplement, giving users the convenience of mobile point-to-point connectivity.
The Molex Micro-USB connectors are available as standard and mid mount B receptacles, with lead-in features for blind mate capability.
The newer, more robust receptacles have wide side solder tabs for secured PCB retention and top grounding fingers for mating assurance.
Micro-USB connectors feature a unique laser-welded shield design, ensuring mechanical seam strength and rigidity of the connector body.
In addition to this the micro-USB prevents mismating with A-type plugs as the receptacles have a bevelled B-style profile.
The connectors are available now and, to complement the receptacles, a low profile plug will be developed in the future.
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