Between Series Adapter Cables

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
P120-06N-ACT Tripp Lite	CABLE CONVERTER	22
P504-050-EZ Tripp Lite	CABLE W RGB COAX 50'	240
U338-000-SATA Tripp Lite	USB 3.0 TO SATA IDE COMBO ADAPT	2560
P504-030 Tripp Lite	COAX MONITOR CABL HD15 M/M 30'	113
P581-006-VGA-V2 Tripp Lite	DISPLAYPORT TO DVI CABLE M/M 6'	265300
N017-025-GY Tripp Lite	CABLE RJ45M/110 CONN GRAY 25'	29
P760-010-DVI Tripp Lite	DVI TO USB-A DUAL KVM CABLE KIT	1210
M100-003-BK Tripp Lite	CABLE	142000
P504-006 Tripp Lite	CABLE W COAX HD15 3.5MM M/M 6'	45550
U444-003-H4K6WE Tripp Lite	USB-C TO HDMI ADAPTER CABLE (M/M	14640
P134-06N-VGA Tripp Lite	DISPLAYPORT TO VGA ADAPTER	6353500
P581-003-VGA-V2 Tripp Lite	DISPLAYPORT TO DVI CABLE M/M 3'	2145
U444-006-H Tripp Lite	USB C TO HDMI ADAPTER CABLE (M/M	10
U444-006-D Tripp Lite	USB C TO DVI ADAPTER CABLE (M/M)	6220
P504-003-SM Tripp Lite	CABLE HD15 M/M 3.5MM M/M 3'	211
U344-001-DP-4K Tripp Lite	USB 3.0 SUPERSPEED TO DISPLAYPOR	820
U209-006-RJ45-X Tripp Lite	USB TO RJ45 CISCO SERIAL ROLLOVE	893050
M100-003-HD Tripp Lite	HEAVY DUTY LIGHTNING TO USB SYNC	401700
M100-003-WH Tripp Lite	CABLE	7
P566-015-VGA Tripp Lite	HDMI TO VGA ADAPTER CONVERTER CA	9870

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