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StarTech CDP2DP142MBD USB-C-to-DisplayPort 1.4 Adapter
A one-way display adapter from a USB-C source that supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode to a DisplayPort display. USB-C shape alone does not guarantee video output.
IDENTIFICATION / SAFETY: Match the complete part number, connector direction, host requirements, and revision to manufacturer documentation. A matching connector shape is not proof of protocol or electrical compatibility.
Specifications
| Catalog subcategory | Display cables and adapters |
|---|---|
| Catalog identity | StarTech.com CDP2DP142MBD USB-C to DisplayPort 1.4 video adapter |
| Protocol / standard | StarTech model CDP2DP142MBD; USB-C source-side connector to DisplayPort display-side connector; DisplayPort 1.4 adapter family. No resolution or bandwidth claim is made without checking the manufacturer’s exact revision and source-device capabilities. |
| Connector ends | USB-C ALT MODE → DISPLAYPORT; direction and gender are specified where the manufacturer source verifies them. |
Compatibility & electrical hazards
Requires a USB-C host port with DisplayPort Alt Mode (or another explicitly supported video mode). It is not a bidirectional DisplayPort-to-USB-C adapter and does not add video capability to a data-only USB-C port. Verify source GPU, mode, display, and adapter revision.
Archival & handling notes
Label the USB-C end as source and DisplayPort end as display. Record the host model and negotiated mode when testing; protect the small USB-C connector from side load and debris.
For collection records, photograph both connector faces and all labels; record manufacturer, complete SKU, revision, provenance, condition, and the source document used for identification. Do not apply power to an unidentified or damaged cable.
Sources & further reading
- StarTech — CDP2DP142MBD USB-C to DisplayPort adapterManufacturer product page for connector direction and DP 1.4 adapter family.
- VESA — DisplayPort over USB-CVESA explanation of DisplayPort Alternate Mode and USB-C host requirements.
Source values are limited to the linked manufacturer or standards documentation. Features not stated there are intentionally left unspecified; confirm the exact cable revision and host-device manuals before use.