Aftermarket Micro USB cables have traditionally had a lot of problems. Sometimes they’re not properly insulated, so after just a little bit of use you get wire breaks, and then, a defective micro USB ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Sarah Witman Sarah Witman is a writer focused on batteries and charging ...

For many of us, the last thing we do before going to bed is to plug in and charge the smartphone. There are occasions, though, when fatigue gets the better of you and this important task gets ...

Bel group’s Stewart Connector has released the USB 3.0 Type-A vertical connector. Stewart USB connectors are designed to support data speeds up to 5Gbps for USB 3.0. The USB Type-A connector design ...

CUI’s Interconnect Group has announced a waterproof micro USB 2.0 connector. UJ2W‑MIBH‑4‑SMT is a micro B type with IPX7 rating for wet and damp environments. Copper alloy contact terminals with ...

Harrisburg, Pa. — Tyco Electronics Corp. says its Micro-USB connector is smaller than conventional Mini-USB connectors and enables portable device makers of mobile phones, MP3 players, GPS navigation ...