IPad & iPad not connecting to iMac 21.5 Mavericks via USB!

My iPad 2 and iPhone 5 are not connecting properly to my new iMac. They have connected with USB cable without issue over the last couple of days, but today, as soon as they connect to the cable they both just flash on/off/on/off/on/off. It is like the cable is dodgy or not pushed incorrectly! However, I have tried several cables with both devices with no joy, and strangely my wife's iPhone 4S connects and stays connected without problem!
Help!!

Hello joc3554,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information, take a look at:
USB and FireWire Quick Assist
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1151
USB: Troubleshooting Error Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA25618
Have a nice day,
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