RS PRO USB 2.0 Cable, Male USB A to Male Lightning Cable, 150mm / 1448587

USB 2.0. These cables are not compatible with previous designs cable unless used with an adaptor. RS Pro Lightning to USB Cable. From RS PRO a reliable, high-quality USB 2.0 Lightning cable designed for connecting iPhones, iPads and iPods to a host computer. This Lightning cable can also be plugged into a USB charger. The Lightning cable consists of an 8 pin Lightning connector on one end that is plugged into your phone or tablet and a Type A (male) USB connector the other which is plugged into the computer or charger. What is a Lightning Connector?. A Lightning connector is a compact 8 pin plug with pins on either side of it which are twinned and directly connected to one another. This benefits of this feature are that the connector can be inserted either way up into the port of your mobile device and still function normally. What is a USB Type A Connector?. The USB connector type is determined by its shape. A Type A connector is the most common type with a flat and rectangular shape. This is commonly found on computer peripherals such as mice, keyboards and memory sticks. The USB-A plug connector plugs into a Type A female port which is found on almost all computers, tablets, games consoles, Smart TVs and DVD players. What is USB 2.0 Version?. USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. The USB version relates to the technology that allows the data to be transferred along a cable from one device to another. USB 2.0 allows for a transfer speed of 480 Mbps. Most of the devices on the market are compatible with this standard. Features and Benefits. Compact design The connector can be inserted either way up Can be used for data transfer or charging Shielding on the connector for EMI protection Meets standard USB 2.0 (transfer rate up to 480 Mbit/s). Applications. This USB Lightning cable is used for data transfer or as a charger with mobile devices that have a Lightning connector port. These include iPhones (series 5 onwards), iPads, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Pro, iPod Nano and iPod Touch. Note: Some early versions of these products may not have a Lightning port and can only be connected with this cable using an adaptor. How does a USB cable work?. A USB cable allows digital data to be routed from a mobile device or peripheral to a host PC or used as a USB charger. The Lightning plug is inserted into your iPhone and the Type A USB connector is plugged into your host PC or charger. Length Options. This USB cable is available in a range of cable lengths:. Stock Number ; 144-8587 144-8587 - 0.15 m Stock Number ; 144-8585 144-8585 - 1 m Stock Number ; 144-8586 144-8586 - 1.8 m