[ CABLE / ADAPTER RECORD // DVI-I DUAL-LINK CONNECTOR ]
DVI-I Dual-Link Digital/Analog Cable
24+5 contacts include dual-link digital TMDS and analog RGB pins; connected endpoints determine active signals.
CLASSIFICATION: Display cables and adapters. Identify protocol, direction, pinout and exact cable revision before connection.
Interface and capability
| Standard / protocol | DVI-I dual-link connector. Connector appearance alone does not establish compatibility. |
|---|---|
| Endpoint / pinout | 24+5 contacts include dual-link digital TMDS and analog RGB pins; connected endpoints determine active signals. |
| Capability / limits | Dual-link supports higher pixel clock than single-link (commonly 2560×1600/60); analog mode is source/display dependent. |
| 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
- Analog pins do not convert DVI-D to VGA. Verify both endpoints are DVI-I and mode timing; do not infer resolution from plug alone.
- 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
- DDWG Digital Visual Interface Revision 1.0Primary standards-body or manufacturer reference for DVI-I dual-link connector; confirm exact cable assembly, certification and revision.