Lightning is an exclusive computer bus and power connector made by Apple Inc. Introduced on September 12, 2012, to replace its predecessor, the 30-pin dock connector, the Lightning connector is used to connect Apple mobile devices such as iPhone, iPad, and iPods to host computers, external monitors, cameras, USB battery chargers, and other devices. Using 8 pins instead of 30, Lightning is significantly more compact than a 30-pin dock connector and can be inserted with both sides facing up. However, unless used with an adapter, it does not match the cables and peripherals designed for its predecessor.
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Histori
The Lightning connector was introduced on 12 September 2012 ( 2012-09-12 ) , in lieu of the 30-pin dock connector, which will be used for all new hardware announced at the event the same one. The first compatible devices are iPhone 5, iPod Touch (5th generation), and iPod Nano (7th generation). IPad (4th generation) and iPad Mini (first generation) are added as Lightning devices in October 2012.
On November 25, 2012, Apple acquired the "Lightning" trademark in Europe from Harley-Davidson. Apple was granted a portion of the Lightning trademark transfer, indicating that Harley-Davidson is likely to retain the right to use the name for products related to motorcycles. Apple is the sole proprietor of trademarks and copyrights for the design and specification of lightning cables.
The iPad Pro, released in 2015, features the first Lightning connector that supports USB 3.0. However, the supplied cable only supports USB 2.0 because it does not have the additional pins required, so a USB 3.0-support Support device will be purchased separately.
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Technology
Lightning is an 8-pin connector that carries a digital signal. Unlike the 30-pin Apple connector that it replaces (and Type A or B USB connectors), the Lightning connector can be inserted face-down or face down. Apple offers a variety of adapters that allow the Lightning connector to be used with other interfaces, such as 30-pin cards, USB, HDMI, VGA, and SD. The Lightning to 30-pin adapter supports only a limited subset of the available 30-pin signals: USB data, USB charging, and analog audio output (via DAC inside adapter).
The Official Lightning Connector contains authentication chips intended to make it difficult for third-party manufacturers to produce compatible accessories without being approved by Apple; However, the chip has been cracked.
The outbound pins are detailed in the info box. However, each pin on the back side of the connector is connected to the twin directly on the other side. Part of the processor's work is to direct the power and data signals correctly in any way that connects the connector.
This plug is 6.7 mm x 1.5 mm.
Comparison with microUSB
Apple has not publicly discussed microUSB, but news technology websites state that Lightning may have been used as a substitute for microUSB due to its compatibility with dock and speaker systems; the ability to plug cables in both directions for the convenience of the user; Apple wants to maintain control over the supply chain's ethical accessory and the ability to charge licensing fees; mechanical weakness of USB connector; and the ability to charge the device, or allow the device to power up the accessory. The optional USB additional standard On-The-Go allows USB devices to do this.
On April 10, 2015, Apple announced a new line of MacBooks featuring USB-C, which has similarities with Lightning, and advantages over microUSB. USB-C, like Lightning, but unlike its predecessor microUSB, can be mounted in both directions. USB-C and Lightning are not interchangeable; because they are completely different pin-outs, protocols and connectors, and until the launch of the new MacBook required adapters to work with each other.
Device using Lightning connector
The following Apple devices use the Lightning connector:
iPhone
iPad
iPod
- iPod Nano (7th generation)
- iPod Touch (5th generation)
- iPod Touch (6th generation)
Adapters
- Lightning to USB Type C (Power Shipping)
Accessories
See also
- Dock connector
- Thunderbolt (interface)
References
Further reading
- Wingfield, Nick & amp; Chen, Brian X. (May 5, 2013). "Accessories No Longer Slowed to Apple". The New York Times .
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