This USB 2.0 cable connects your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning connector to your computers USB port for syncing and charging. Or you can connect to the Apple USB Power Adapter for convenient charging from a wall outlet. This lightning to USB 2.0 Cable lets you charge and sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to your Mac or Windows PC. Lightning is an 8-pin connector that carries a digital signal. Unlike the Apple 30 pin connector it replaces (and USB Type A or B connectors), the Lightning connector can be inserted either face up or face down. Each pin on the reverse side of the connector is connected to its directly opposite twin on the other side.