Laptops and Mobile Devices Lesson 007: Mobile Device Wired Connectivity
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Lightning Cable
A dual-sided eight pin proprietary cable that is only used by Apple devices.
Which Apple devices use a lightning cable?
Older iPhones, iPads, and AirPod cases.
Which cable do most modern mobile Apple devices use?
USB-C.
USB-C
Modern version of USB that operates at USB 3.0 speeds and can provide data transmission.
What mobile devices use an USB-C cable?
Android smartphones, Android tablets, iPads, iPhones, and laptops.
USB 2.0 Mini B
Used to be used in older Android smartphones and tablets.
USB 2.0 Micro B
Smaller than 2.0 Mini B that used to be popular with older Android smartphones and tablets.
Why are USB 2.0 Mini B and USB 2.0 Micro B not commonly utilized in smartphones and tablets anymore?
Because most manufacturers have switched to USB-C.
Serial Cable
Legacy cable known as a DB9 cable.
DB9 Cable
D-shaped connector with 9 pins that used to connect external serial devices like modems into computers or laptops.
Why is it necessary to know about legacy DB9 cables?
Some laptops still use it when utilizing a rollover cable to connect to a modem.
What is a rollover cable?
An adapter cable that connects a RJ45 jack port to a DB9 port.
USB Serial Adapter
A cable used for connecting a USB device to a DB9 enabled device.
What does UART stand for?
Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter
Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter
Device that allows programmers to connect to a device and get diagnostic information from it.
What functionality do most mobile devices have?
UART.