Overview & Vision

The notebook computer industry wants cost-effective, innovative and lower-risk platforms. To achieve these goals requires faster, simpler development and integration of notebook components. These capabilities are now available, thanks to Common Building Blocks, or CBBs. Integrating CBBs into notebook platforms enables providers to deliver customized, built-to-order solutions for end users as well as to offer improved serviceability and upgradeability.

Mobileformfactors.org serves those players in the notebook industry interested in offering a choice of building blocks, differentiation, and lower-risk solutions. This Web site offers a place to learn about:

• the requirements for CBBs in notebook designs
• guiding collateral used for designing in compatibility
• suppliers supporting CBBs
• guidance and advice offered by CBB experts
• how to achieve compliance with the CBB specifications, and a list of CBB-compliant products

A Note about Common Building Blocks:

CBBs are notebook components that comply with mechanical and electrical specifications to assure interchangeability within each type. This allows CBBs from different suppliers to be used interchangeably, across different notebook platforms. The entire notebook-industry ecosystem benefits.

The CBB categories currently available include:

• Hard disk drives
• Optical disk drives
• Liquid crystal display panels
• Battery packs
• AC/DC power adapters
• Keyboards

Any notebook retailer, reseller, or manufacturer can chose to build with these CBBs to create endless varieties of notebooks.

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