USB-C to Lightning Cable Assemblies

Y.C. Cable supports USB-C to Lightning cable assembly manufacturing for OEM and customer-specific consumer electronics applications.

Projects are manufactured according to approved connector requirements, cable construction, electrical specifications, mechanical dimensions, appearance requirements, testing criteria, and applicable Apple MFi program requirements.

USB-C to Lightning Configuration

This product configuration combines:

• USB Type-C connector

• Lightning connector

• Customer-defined cable construction

• Customer-defined cable length

• Charging and data requirements

• Connector molding and strain relief

• Customer-defined appearance and packaging

The USB-C connector itself does not define complete charging or power performance. Electrical requirements should follow the approved finished accessory design.

Charging & Electrical Requirements

Project requirements may include:

• Required current

• Required charging capability

• USB-C electrical requirements

• Lightning component requirements

• Cable conductor construction

• Cable length

• Voltage-drop requirements when specified

• Customer-defined electrical testing

If USB Power Delivery or other specific charging behavior is required, it should be identified in the project specification.

MFi Requirements

Lightning is part of Apple's MFi technology ecosystem. For accessories that require MFi certification, the applicable product plan, approved components, certification requirements, production documentation, and accessory status should be handled according to the applicable MFi program requirements.

For the broader Lightning product family, visit Lightning Cable Assemblies.

OEM Customization Options

Project-specific options may include:

• Cable length

• Cable jacket

• Cable color

• Connector housing

• Connector color

• Cable diameter

• Overmolding

• Molded strain relief

• Labels

• Branding

• Packaging

• Customer-defined testing

For USB-C configurations that do not use Lightning, visit Custom USB-C Cable Assemblies.

Mechanical Design Considerations

Important requirements may include:

• Connector dimensions

• Cable exit direction

• Bend radius

• Connector retention

• Strain relief

• Cable flexibility

• Repeated use

• Cosmetic appearance

• Installation and packaging requirements

Prototype to Production

Projects may progress through:

• Engineering samples

• Prototype builds

• First articles

• Electrical evaluation

• Mechanical evaluation

• Appearance review

• Packaging evaluation

• Production manufacturing

For early development, visit Quick-Turn Cable Assembly Prototyping.

For released designs, visit Build-to-Print Cable Assembly Services.

What We Need to Quote

Please provide:

• Product drawing or specification

• USB-C and Lightning connector requirements

• Applicable Lightning component information

• Cable specification

• Cable length

• Charging and data requirements

• Appearance requirements

• Molding requirements

• Quantity

• Testing criteria

• Applicable MFi project information

• Target delivery date

Frequently Asked Questions

Is USB-C to Lightning the same as a USB-C to USB-C cable?

No. USB-C to Lightning uses different connector technologies and applicable product requirements.

Does USB-C automatically mean a specific charging wattage?

No. Charging capability depends on the complete accessory design and applicable electrical requirements.

Are all USB-C to Lightning cables automatically MFi certified?

No. MFi certification applies to qualifying accessories that complete the applicable certification requirements.

Do you manufacture USB-C to USB-C assemblies?

Yes. Visit Custom USB-C Cable Assemblies for USB-C OEM projects.

Request a USB-C to Lightning Quote

Send us your product documentation, electrical requirements, cable length, appearance requirements, quantities, and applicable MFi project information.

Request a Lightning Cable Quote