[ CABLE / ADAPTER RECORD // ACTIVE DISPLAYPORT TO DVI-D CONVERSION ]
DisplayPort-to-DVI-D Active Adapter
DP source plug to DVI-D sink; powered conversion maps packetized DP to DVI TMDS. Direction is DP→DVI.
CLASSIFICATION: Display cables and adapters. Identify protocol, direction, pinout and exact cable revision before connection.
Interface and capability
| Standard / protocol | Active DisplayPort to DVI-D conversion. Connector appearance alone does not establish compatibility. |
|---|---|
| Endpoint / pinout | DP source plug to DVI-D sink; powered conversion maps packetized DP to DVI TMDS. Direction is DP→DVI. |
| Capability / limits | Single-link models commonly support 1920×1200/60; dual-link models vary. Check exact adapter pixel clock and cable length. |
| Certification / length | Standards define interface requirements, not every assembly’s performance. Certification, mode, current/power rating, direction and maximum length belong to the exact product/revision and complete channel; verify its manufacturer specification. Do not infer certification from connector shape or marketing terminology. |
Compatibility & handling
- Passive DP++ adapters need Dual-Mode output; active adapters do not. Confirm exact model’s resolution, audio and HDCP limits.
- Inspect connector keying, latch, contact condition, shielding, jacket and model/revision marking. Stop if contacts are bent, loose, scorched, corroded or mismatched.
- Route without tension or sharp bends; follow product bend-radius, strain-relief, current and environmental limits. Test at the intended protocol and mode—physical fit is not a compatibility test.
Sources & further reading
- VESA DisplayPortPrimary standards-body or manufacturer reference for Active DisplayPort to DVI-D conversion; confirm exact cable assembly, certification and revision.