Isn't this just the pin remapping chip that tells the device what it is (USB/HDMI/accessory/etc) and enables the cable to be plugged in either way and still use

Isn't this just the pin remapping chip that tells the device what it is (USB/HDMI/accessory/etc) and enables the cable to be plugged in either way and still use all 16 pins? http://appleinsider.com/articles/12/09/25/apples_lightning_port_dynamically_assigns_pins_to_allow_for_reversible_use http://appleinsider.com/articles/12/09/25/apples_lightning_p...