Why Apple select dock connector lightning instead micro-USB

Read iPhone 5 Previews users are aware that the latest smartphone features the new iOS port Lightning. 8-pin (taking into account its metal contacts yet 9) Lighting replaces your bulky 30-pin predecessor, appeared during the first iPod. Despite the fact that Apple promises to slow down through the new terminal, many natural question arose why the company decided to create a new standard, rather than use a universal micro-USB. This question was answered, a former software developer of Apple.

 

“People keep asking why the company refused connector micro-USB. The answer is simple: this interface is not smart enough. The standard includes all five pins: +5 V, ground, 2 pin for digital data and directional contact. If the company chose this connector, most docking stations ceased to work - the device could only charge and sync. Well as micro-USB so small that it supports 2A current needed to charge the new iPad “, - said the expert.

As you know, in addition to opportunities for using docking stations, Lighting has high durability and reliability. Lighting for no matter which party is inserted in the connector. This is certainly convenient for most users. In Apple believe that the strategic advantages of using this connector justify temporary difficulties.