Apple Lightning is the proprietary 8-pin reversible connector used on iPhone 5 through iPhone 14, iPad, and iPod Touch (2012–2023). Carries USB 2.0 data and up to 12–20W charging. Replaced by USB-C on iPhone 15.
| Pin | Name | Function | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GND | Ground | GND |
| 2 | L0p | Data lane 0 positive | BUS |
| 3 | L0n | Data lane 0 negative | BUS |
| 4 | ID0 | Cable ID bit 0 | I/O |
| 5 | PWR | VBUS power | PWR |
| 6 | L1n | Data lane 1 negative | BUS |
| 7 | L1p | Data lane 1 positive | BUS |
| 8 | ID1 | Cable ID bit 1 | I/O |
Apple Lightning is the proprietary 8-pin reversible connector used on iPhone 5 through iPhone 14, iPad, and iPod Touch (2012–2023). Carries USB 2.0 data and up to 12–20W charging. Replaced by USB-C on iPhone 15.