3.1 Video Cables

Question 1

DB-15 connector– More accurately called DE-15. Blue color– PC System Design Guide. Analog signal– No digital– Image degrades after 5 to 10 meters.

Answer 1

VGA (video Graphics array).

Question 2

Video and audio stream– All digital, no analog– ~ 20 meter distance before losing too much signal. 19-pin (Type A) connector– Proprietary connector.

Answer 2

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

Question 3

Digital information sent in packetized form– Like Ethernet and PCI Express– Carries both audio and video. Compatible with HDMI and DVI– Passive adapter– DisplayPort -> HDMI– DisplayPort -> DV.

Answer 3

Display Port.

Question 4

Single and dual link– Single link; 3.7 Gbps (HDTV at 60 fps)– Dual link; 7.4 Gbps (HDTV at 85 fps)– No audio support.

Answer 4

DVI (Digital Visual Interface)

Question 5

Analog Signals

Answer 5

DVI-A

Question 6

Digital Signals.

Answer 6

DVI-D

Question 7

Integrated signals.

Answer 7

DVI-I