Lightning

Lightning may refer to any of the following:

1. Lightning is a proprietary type of connector designed by Apple, Inc. Introduced in September 2012, the rotationally symmetrical 8-pin Lightning connector provides power, and data at speeds of up to 500 Mbps, to select mobile and peripheral devices.

Devices

The following devices utilize a Lightning connection:

• iPhone 5, 6, SE, 7, 8, X, 11, 12, and 13.
• iPad 4th gen, Air, Air 2, and Mini 1st gen.
• iPod Nano and Touch.
• Apple Pencil
• Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad.
• AirPods
• EarPods
• Beats Pill and BeatsX earphones.
• Siri Remote for Apple TV.

Adapters

Lightning adapters are available for the following connection types:

• 3.5mm audio jack
• Apple 30-pin
• Digital AV (audio video)
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
• MicroUSB
• SD card reader
• USB (universal serial bus)
• USB 3.1
• USB-C
• VGA (video graphics array)

Future support

In October 2018, Apple announced that future models of the iPad would use the USB-C connection instead of the Lightning connection.

2. In nature, lightning refers to ESD (electrostatic discharge) that comes from the atmosphere. When a lightning storm occurs, it can pose a threat to any electronic devices connected to a power source. Electronics like computers and televisions contain fragile semiconductors that can be damaged if they receive a power surge. For this reason, we recommend protecting your valuable wired electronics with a surge protector.

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