Between Series Adapter Cables

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
AK712-3 ASSMANN WSW Components	CABLE PRINTER IEEE1284 3M	0
A-USB-APFS ASSMANN WSW Components	CONN USB TYPE A FMAL PNLMT W/CBL	1551
AK-SATA-SP-050 ASSMANN WSW Components	CABLE SERIAL ATA W/4POS PWR .5M	543527
AK553F-2 ASSMANN WSW Components	CABLE VGA TO 5 X BNC MONITOR	60
AK104-7 ASSMANN WSW Components	CABLE PRINTER PARALLEL 7M	24
A-USB-BPFS ASSMANN WSW Components	CONN USB TYPE B FMAL PNLMT W/CBL	67
AK525-L-R ASSMANN WSW Components	CABLE DB25M-36M CENTRONIC LT ANG	46
AB406K ASSMANN WSW Components	CABLE ADAPTER MOUSE PS/2 15CM	0
AK713-5 ASSMANN WSW Components	CABLE PRINTER IEEE1284 5M	29
AK525-2-R ASSMANN WSW Components	CABLE DB25M-36M CENTRONIC RT ANG	51
AK159-7 ASSMANN WSW Components	CABLE PRINTER PARALLEL 7M	62
AK-SATA-SP-100 ASSMANN WSW Components	CABLE SERIAL ATA W/4POS PWR 1M	0
31002 ASSMANN WSW Components	IPOD IPAD IPHONE SYNC CABLE 1M	17
AB450K ASSMANN WSW Components	CABLE ADAPTER MOUSE PS/2 15CM	0
AB401K ASSMANN WSW Components	CABLE ADAPTER MOUSE PS/2 15CM	0
AK-SATA-PC-015 ASSMANN WSW Components	CABLE PWR SUPPLY 15-4 POS .15M	292370
AK101-1.8 ASSMANN WSW Components	CABLE DB25M-36M CENTRONICS 1.8M	76
AK-340403-001-S ASSMANN WSW Components	DISPLAYPORT ADAPTER CABLE, DP -	21
AK108-2 ASSMANN WSW Components	CABLE PRINTER PARALLEL 2M	0
AK-SATA-SP-075 ASSMANN WSW Components	CABLE SERIAL ATA W/4POS PWR .75M	0

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