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.

Apple brings a new adapter plug with iPhone 5 on micro-USB

Apple had to release an adapter to plug in Lighting iPhone 5 to the familiar format of micro-USB. The fact is that last year, the European Union passed a law by which each phone must support this standard.

The new adapter  is already available in online stores in Britain and France. It costs money to hardball very tiny adapter - $ 24.99. Most likely due to Chinese manufacturers and dealers, accessory appear in other countries.

The new 8-pin Lighting replaces your bulky 30-pin predecessor, appeared during the first iPod. Apple states that the speed is the new type of connector rise. True technology will still be based on USB 2.0, not 3.0. Apple did not supports port a more modern interface, as this would require major changes to the hardware on the iPhone 5 and the associated costs.

Lighting has high durability and reliability. According to Apple, Cable Lighting will tear and fray much less than that of its predecessor. The new interface pursues more aesthetic rather than technical objectives: it will save space inside the iPhone and iPod, and will better into the design of these devices.

In addition to Lighting does not 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, which will go to him.

Apple also announced that the new plug Lightning will be available now and the usual accessories for iPhone - adapters for HDMI and VGA. And the old adapter to use with this kind of iPhone 5 will not work - Lightning converter with a 30-pin video streaming is not supported.