Between Series Adapter Cables

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
U152-003-M Tripp Lite	USB CABLE	1200
U444-003-HDR2BE Tripp Lite	USB-C TO HDMI ADAPTER CABLE, 4K	1090
U444-003-DP-BD Tripp Lite	USB-C TO DISPLAYPORT BI-DIRECTIO	390
M100-10N-BK Tripp Lite	CABLE	3181700
P134-06N-VGA-V2 Tripp Lite	DISPLAYPORT TO VGA ADAPTER	282200
U024-003-5P-PM Tripp Lite	USB 2.0 PANEL MOUNT CABLE 5 PIN	1821000
P120-001-2 Tripp Lite	DVI TO VGA SPLITTER 1'	521300
U152-003-3P5 Tripp Lite	USB TO DC POWER CABLE - M/M, USB	2964400
U444-06N-DP-C Tripp Lite	USB C TO DISPLAYPORT VIDEO 4K 60	966
U444-F5N-DP4K6 Tripp Lite	USB-C TO DISPLAYPORT FLAT ADAPTE	870
P504-006-SM Tripp Lite	CABLE AUD HD15 M/M 3.5MM M/M 6'	459
U444-006-HWE Tripp Lite	USB-C TO HDMI ADAPTER CABLE (M/M	19892
U054-06N Tripp Lite	USB CABLE	417
M100-006-BK Tripp Lite	CABLE	9
P316-06N Tripp Lite	CABLE ADAPTER	6322600
U444-016-H Tripp Lite	16' USB-C TO HDMI DISPLAYPORT AL	460
P574-001 Tripp Lite	CABLE DMS-59 TO 2X VGA-F 1'	13500
U344-001-HD-4K Tripp Lite	USB 3.0 SUPERSPEED TO HDMI DUAL-	10850
U444-06N-DP8WC Tripp Lite	USB-C TO DISPLAYPORT ADAPTER CAB	810
P430-006 Tripp Lite	CABLE ADAPTER	787850

Between Series Adapter Cables

1. Overview

Between Series Adapter Cables are interconnect solutions that bridge incompatible connectors or protocols across different device series. These cables enable seamless data, power, and signal transmission between systems with varying electrical or physical interfaces. As technology ecosystems diversify, these adapters play a critical role in ensuring interoperability in consumer electronics, industrial automation, and telecommunications infrastructure.

2. Major Types & Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
USB-A to USB-C	Supports USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gbps), reversible plug orientation	Laptop to smartphone charging/data transfer
HDMI to DisplayPort	4K@60Hz video conversion, active signal conditioning	Connecting gaming consoles to commercial displays
RJ45 to Fiber Optic	1000BASE-T to 10GBASE-SR conversion	Enterprise network backbone integration
DB9 to USB Serial	RS-232 protocol translation via integrated IC	Legacy industrial machine monitoring systems

3. Structural & Technical Composition

Typical construction includes:

Conductive Core: Oxygen-free copper (OFC) conductors with silver-plated contacts
Insulation: Foamed polyethylene dielectric for reduced capacitance
Shielding: Multi-layer aluminum-mylar foil + braided copper ( 85% coverage)
Connectors: Precision-machined phosphor bronze contacts with 30 " gold plating
Active Components: Signal repeaters (for lengths >5m) and protocol conversion ICs

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Typical Value	Importance
Insertion Loss	<0.5dB @ 10GHz	Maintains signal integrity in high-speed applications
Impedance Matching	50 5% (RF variants)	Prevents signal reflections in data centers
Voltage Withstanding	1000VAC @ 60s	Safety compliance for industrial environments
Operating Temperature	-40 C to +85 C	Reliability in automotive/industrial scenarios
Mating Cycles	>10,000 cycles (USB-C)	Durability metric for frequent connections

5. Application Domains

Consumer Electronics: Smartphones (Lightning-USB-C), VR headsets (HDMI-DP)
Industrial Automation: PLCs with mixed serial/Ethernet interfaces
Medical Devices: MRI machines interfacing with modern diagnostic displays
Avionics: ARINC 664 to fiber optic conversion in aircraft cockpits

6. Leading Manufacturers & Products

Manufacturer	Product Family	Key Features
Belkin	USB-C 3.1 to USB-A Gen2	Backward compatible, 10Gbps throughput
Amphenol	9116 Series HDMI-DP	8K resolution support with EDID management
TE Connectivity	1-104286-5	IP67-rated industrial Ethernet adapter
Analog Devices	ADUM4160	USB 2.0 isolation adapter for medical applications

7. Selection Guidelines

Consider these factors during selection:

Electrical compatibility (voltage levels, current capacity)
Protocol handshake requirements (e.g., USB PD negotiation)
Environmental ratings (IP, vibration resistance)
Certification requirements (CE, FCC, RoHS)
Future-proofing (support for emerging standards like USB4)

Case Study: A data center upgraded from SATA to NVMe storage arrays using U.2 to M.2 adapter cables, achieving 3x throughput improvement without replacing existing infrastructure.

8. Industry Trends

Transition to 8K-ready passive optical cables ( 0.1dB/m loss)
Miniaturization (sub-1mm pitch connectors for IoT devices)
Smart adapters with built-in diagnostics (e.g., Fluke Networks' LinkWare integration)
Biodegradable jacket materials (PLA-based TPE compounds)
Multi-protocol chips enabling universal adapter designs