Common Building Block - Creation

Creation

In 2004, the Common Building Block program promoted the use of industry-accepted mechanical and electrical specifications for three notebook components, or 'ingredients': 14.1-inch, 15-inch, and 15.4-inch liquid crystal displays (LCDs); 9.5mm and 12.7mm optical disk drives (ODDs); and 2.5-inch hard disk drives (HDDs). The program consists of:

  • A Web site to provide a centralized repository of information about the program, participants, and platform and ingredient specifications
  • A continually updated list of CBB-compliant ingredients (submitted by suppliers)
  • A testing and verification service for candidate products

The repository site mobileformfactors.org was established to standardize components, currently including:

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

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