OEM Lightning Cable Assemblies

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

 

Available Lightning product configurations include USB-A to Lightning and USB-C to Lightning cable assemblies.

 

Projects are manufactured according to customer-approved product requirements, connector configuration, cable construction, dimensions, appearance, testing requirements, and applicable Apple MFi program requirements when required for the specific accessory.

 

 

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Lightning Cable Product Options

USB-A to Lightning Cable

Our USB-A to Lightning Cable product provides a USB-A to Lightning configuration for charging and data-related applications based on the approved product design.

Project requirements may include:

• USB-A connector configuration

• Lightning connector configuration

• Cable length

• Cable construction

• Current requirements

• Appearance

• Color

• Overmolding

• Strain relief

• Packaging

• Customer-defined testing

Visit USB-A to Lightning Cable for product-specific information.

 

USB-C to Lightning Cable

Our USB-C to Lightning Cable product provides a USB Type-C to Lightning configuration for customer-defined charging and data applications.

Project requirements may include:

• USB-C connector configuration

• Lightning connector configuration

• Cable length

• Electrical requirements

• Cable construction

• Connector molding

• Color

• Mechanical requirements

• Testing

Visit USB-C to Lightning Cable for product-specific information.

 

MFi Requirements for Lightning Accessories

Lightning connectors are part of Apple's MFi technology ecosystem.

When a project requires an MFi accessory configuration, applicable program, component, development, certification, and manufacturing requirements should be confirmed for the specific product before production.

Customers should identify whether their project:

• Requires an MFi-certified finished accessory

• Uses specified Lightning components

• Has an existing approved product design

• Is being developed under an applicable MFi program

• Requires specific compliance or certification documentation

Y.C. Cable can review the manufacturing documentation and production requirements provided for the project.

 

Cable Construction & Customization

Depending on the approved design, Lightning cable assemblies may include customization involving:

• Cable length

• Cable diameter

• Cable jacket

• Connector housing

• Overmolding

• Molded strain relief

• Cable color

• Connector color

• Labels and identification

• Branding requirements

• Packaging requirements

• Customer-defined electrical testing

Customization should remain consistent with the applicable connector, electrical, and compliance requirements for the product.

 

Electrical & Mechanical Requirements

Project documentation should identify requirements such as:

 

Electrical

• Connector configuration

• Charging requirements

• Data requirements

• Current requirements

• Cable conductor requirements

• Electrical test criteria

 

Mechanical

• Cable length

• Connector dimensions

• Cable exit orientation

• Bend radius

• Strain relief

• Cable flexibility

• Appearance

• Repeated use requirements

• Packaging

 

Overmolding & Strain Relief

Lightning cable assemblies may incorporate molded connector housings or strain-relief features according to the approved product design.

Considerations may include:

• Connector geometry

• Cable diameter

• Mold design

• Material selection

• Cable exit direction

• Flexibility

• Strain-relief geometry

• Cosmetic requirements

• Color

For broader molded cable manufacturing capabilities, visit Overmolded Cable Assemblies.

 

Prototype to OEM Production

Lightning cable projects may include:

• Engineering samples

• Prototype builds

• First articles

• Mechanical evaluation

• Electrical evaluation

• Appearance review

• Packaging evaluation

• Production builds

The production process should follow approved product documentation and any applicable program requirements.

For development-stage builds, visit Quick-Turn Cable Assembly Prototyping.

For released products with controlled drawings and BOMs, visit Build-to-Print Cable Assembly Services.

 

Which Lightning Cable Do You Need?

Choose USB-A to Lightning Cable if your product requires a USB-A host or power-side connector with a Lightning device-side connection.

Choose USB-C to Lightning Cable if your product requires a USB Type-C connector with a Lightning device-side connection.

If your project instead requires USB-C on both sides or another USB Type-C configuration, visit Custom USB-C Cable Assemblies.

For the broader consumer electronics product family, visit Consumer Electronics Cable Assemblies.

 

What We Need to Quote a Lightning Cable Project

Please provide as much of the following information as possible:

• Required connector configuration

• Drawing or approved product specification

• BOM when available

• Lightning component information

• USB-A or USB-C connector information

• Cable length

• Electrical requirements

• Cable construction requirements

• Color and appearance requirements

• Molding requirements

• Packaging requirements

• Prototype or production quantity

• Estimated annual volume

• Testing requirements

• Applicable MFi project requirements, when relevant

• Target delivery date

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What Lightning cable configurations does Y.C. Cable offer?

Current product categories include USB-A to Lightning and USB-C to Lightning cable assemblies.

 

Are all Lightning cables automatically MFi certified?

No. MFi certification is associated with Apple's program and applies to qualifying accessories that complete the applicable certification requirements. The status and requirements should be confirmed for the specific product.

 

Can Lightning cable length and appearance be customized?

Project-specific length, color, molding, strain relief, appearance, packaging, and other manufacturing requirements can be reviewed subject to the applicable product and program requirements.

 

Can Y.C. Cable manufacture from our released Lightning cable design?

Projects can be reviewed using customer-approved drawings, specifications, component information, quantities, and testing requirements.

 

Do you also manufacture custom USB-C cables?

Yes. For USB-C to USB-C, USB-A to USB-C, or other OEM USB-C projects, visit Custom USB-C Cable Assemblies.

 

Request a Lightning Cable Quote

Send us your required connector configuration, product documentation, cable length, appearance requirements, quantities, testing requirements, and applicable MFi project information.

 

Request a Lightning Cable Quote