From lightning to type c, why does Apple always refuse to let go?

The Chinese meaning of type connector is the type of connector, not a single type of connector. But if someone mentions the type connector in daily life, it generally refers to the type c connector. The type c connector has a slimmer design, faster transmission speed (up to 10Gbps) and stronger power transmission (up to 100W) than the old interface.

Compared with previous connector types, type c is an innovative breakthrough in performance. Many people predict that type c will soon unify the device sockets, and from then on, a c to c cable can solve all connection problems. However, as a giant of consumer electronics equipment, Apple still insists on using Type c to Lightning when exiting new products.

Compared to type c, lightning is obviously lagging behind. For example, TYPE-C has 24 pins, and can all work at the same time, with a bandwidth of 10Gbps and a 100W power supply capability. But lightning only has 8 pins on both sides, and the transmission capacity is weaker. At the same time, TYPE-C supports more protocols, and can directly connect to devices such as graphics cards and network cards. The positioning of lightning itself is a single data transmission and charging interface, and no other functions are considered.

As for a mobile phone charging cable, the plug-in end of type c is actually a female plug, while the plug-in end of a lightning is a male plug. Although the type c looks bigger, it is mainly because its insertion end is a female plug, which is a sleeve, which not only provides a certain degree of reliability and sturdiness, but also enhances the shielding performance. The insertion end of the lightning interface is a male connector, and there is no shielding layer. So robustness and shielding performance are not as good as type c.

Consumers generally believe that Apple’s choice of Type c to Lightning instead of c to c is mainly due to the ecological chain and interface certification and authorization fees. But some people think that this is a signal for Apple to firmly develop wireless charging. The future does not belong to c to c, but belongs to wireless charging. Only Apple knows the truth.

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