Apple users should feel that the original Apple cable is not too durable, and cracking and bursting of the skin are common. Because of this, after Apple released the new iPhone this year, many brands followed suit to launch their own new braided cords. Recently, the editor got a USB-C to Lightning braided cable. Today we will disassemble it to see how the materials are used inside.
- Product packaging and appearance
The packaging adopts a visual window design, and the details of the joints can be shown to the user without opening the packaging.
The internal cable is fixed with blister, which is convenient for display and better protect the product.
Aluminum alloy connector, braided nylon thread. The silver metal connector is more beautiful with white nylon wire. The joint and the line are connected with a Hollow line stripes design, which is convenient for users to plug and use.
2. Product specifications:
Connector: USB-C TO Lighting
Power: 20W
Maximum current: 3A
Material: Nylon+PVC
Wire core: tinned copper
Cable length: 1m
Color: white, black, can be customized
Product function: transmission + charging
Product Weight 23g
Use a vernier caliper to measure the diameter of the data line to 3.64mm.
The measured data cable is 101.5cm long, which is suitable for most usage scenarios.
3. Function test
Mobile phone charging test
Data transmission test
cable resistance test
Maximum current support 3A
The measured charging voltage is 9V, the current is 2.25A, and the charging power reaches 20W, indicating that this data line supports 100W fast charging.
4. USB-C to Lightning braided cable disassembly
Knock open the aluminum alloy shell violently，The lines and glue on the plastic hold the metal shell firmly.
The inside is protected by injection molding. Cut the plastic layer, there is sealant protection inside. Double protection.
Cut the glue to see the front and back of the chip at the joint. On both sides of the PCB are power core solder joints, which are very full.
Cut a cross section, it is easy to see the diameter of the inner five cores of black, red, green, yellow and white. The positive red wire is very thick, which is used to pass large currents and reduce losses.
Cut the white skin to see five cores. Black and red are charging cores, green, yellow and white are data transmission cores.
Cut the plastic sheath of the wire core, the five inner cores are all made of pure copper cores.
After dismantling, take a group photo.
Disassembly summary
This CE-certified USB-C to Lightning fast-charging braided cord is smooth and has a good feel. The braided outerwear is made of nylon, which is strong and durable without fear of bending and pulling. After testing, it supports a maximum current of 3A, and supports fast charging of Apple’s new mobile phones. Support data transmission.
Through disassembly, it is found that the metal shell of the thread is very thick and strong, and the PCB board has been heavily packaged and insulated, and the protection measures are quite sufficient. Recommended.
