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Distribution Components
DVI
These high-speed cables have the bandwidth necessary for high-definition
video and are ideal for linking digital signage screens and other equipment.
DVI-D is a digital-only connector. DVI-I supports both digital and analog
RGB connections. DVI-A is used to carry an analog DVI signal to a VGA
device, such as a display. DFP as an early digital-only connector. Dual-link
cables double the power of the transmission up to 9.9 Gbps and support
QXGA resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 at 60 Hz. Single-link cables transmit
up to 4.95 Gbps at 1920 x 1200.
Cabling
DisplayPort
DisplayPort is the newest AV interface. It’s incredibly versatile with the capability
to deliver digital video, audio, graphics, bidirectional communications, and
accessory power over a single connector. DisplayPort is targeted at the
computer world rather than at consumer electronics. It is used to connect
computers, monitors, projectors, etc. DisplayPort connectors are found on
newer computers and displays; the Mini DisplayPort connector is also found
on Apple
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products. DisplayPort uses a packetized data structure instead of
a serial one, like DVI and HDMI, so it is not directly backwards compatible.
But DisplayPort ++ (dual-mode) is able to output DVI and HDMI signals
with an adapter.
HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) was the first digital interface
to combine uncompressed high-definition video, up to eight channels of
uncompressed digital audio, and intelligent format and command data in a
single cable. HDMI is the de facto standard for consumer electronics. HDMI
is backward compatible with DVI. Buy only tested cables with the HDMI
logo. This guarantees the cable will perform to specification especially
Standard HDMI and
Standard HDMI with Ethernet
High-Speed HDMI and
High-Speed HDMI with Ethernet
4.95 Gbps 10.2 Gbps
720p/1080i 1080p and beyond
HDMI
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
DisplayPort/HDMI
comparison.
DisplayPort HDMI
Cable length 2 m; Reduced bandwidth: 15 m 5m
Top bandwidth 21.6 Gbps 10.2 Gbps
Daisychain monitors 4 None
Locking connector Yes No
Backward compatibility HDMI, DVI, VGA with adapter DVI
Standard Open Licensed
Market PC world Consumer electronics
to ask.
QUESTI
NS
1. What type of connector does your
equipment have?
Currently, the most commonly found connectors on computers,
displays, and projectors are DVI. New computer equipment
will most likely have DisplayPort and/or HDMI connectors.
Older equipment will have VGA connectors. And, home
theater equipment will have HDMI connectors. Take a look
at the connector illustrations on this page to determine
what type of connector you have.
2. Can I mix equipment with different connectors?
Yes and no. If you need to connect a monitor with a VGA
connector to a PC with a DVI-I connector, you can, but you’ll
need an adapter or a cable with both connectors. Adapters also
exist to connect DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI, and VGA equipment.
But, if you run a digital signal from a PC into, say, a switch, it
can’t be converted to analog without an active converter or
scaler. Also, to go from DisplayPort to DualLink DVI you need
active converters.
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DFP
DVI-A
DVI-I, Single-Link
DVI-I, Dual Link
DVI-D, Single-Link
DVI-D, Dual LInk
HD15 VGA
These cables can contain both 28 AWG mini coax
and 24 AWG tinned-copper VGA conductors to
provide support for all control leads, including Pins
9 and 15 for DCC compliance. This cable transmits
analog video signals. It does not support audio.
HD15 Male—VGA
HD15 Female—VGA
Coax
Coax cable is used as a transmission line
for radio-frequency signals. It is ideal for AV
distribution and for connecting CCTV, in-house TV systems, radio
transmissions, and surveillance systems. Coax cables are shielded to
prevent EMI interference.
NOTE: The HDMI standards with Ethernet have an additional dedicated data
channel for device networking.
20-pin locking connector
because there is no maximum length
specified in the HDMI standard. And
because longer lengths require a
larger cable, HDMI cables usually have
24–28 AWG copper conductors. For
1080p, Deep Color, or 3D content,
choose High-Speed HDMI cables.
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