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What Are the Various Kinds of Video Cables?

Whether you're connecting your computer to a display or setting up your home entertainment system, selecting the appropriate video cables is critical to ensuring the greatest possible experience. With so many various types of video cables and connections on the market, selecting one can quickly become confusing.

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VGA



VGA, which stands for Video Graphics Array, is one of the earliest video cables still in use today. IBM created it, and the cable was introduced in 1987. VGA connections transmit data using an analog signal, which has since been superseded by digital signals. This type of cable has 15 pins and can support resolutions of up to 640 x 480 and 16 colors. It is made up of three rows of five pins. These wires are also identifiable by their blue hue. As previously stated, these cables have become outdated, having been supplanted by modern video cables like as DVI and HDMI.


DVI

DVI is an abbreviation for Digital Visual Interface, a cable developed in 1999 by the Digital Display Working Group. This cable has three modes: DVI-I, DVI-D, and DVI-A.

DVI-I: Combines digital and analog signals, with the "I" standing for "Integrated"

DVI-D: Only digital transmissions are supported.

DVI-A: Only analog transmissions are supported.

DVI-I and DVI-D are both available in single-link and dual-link configurations. Single-link cables can support resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz, while dual-link cables can support resolutions of up to 2560 x 1600 at 60Hz. DVI cables are still used to connect some outdated computers and monitors, especially when connecting several monitors and only have a limited number of ports.


HDMI

HDMI cables are among the most widely used nowadays. A group of manufacturers, including Sanyo, Toshiba, and Sony, came up with the acronym, which stands for High Definition Media Input. In contrast to the previous two cables, HDMI can transmit both video and audio. In terms of audio, HDMI 1.4 cables can carry 24-bit uncompressed audio at a frequency of 192 kHz. HDMI 1.4 allows video transmission resolutions of up to 4096 x 2160 (often referred to as "4K"). HDMI 2.0 devices can offer up to 18Gb per second of bandwidth.


There are three types of HDMI cables to be aware of:

Type A: These are the standard, full-sized cables that are routinely used.

Type C cables, often known as Mini-HDMI cables, are smaller and more commonly used with laptops and tablets.

Type D: This is also known as Micro-HDMI and is typically used for mobile devices.

HDMI was designed for home entertainment but has found applications in the computer world as well. Because of the fast speed of HDMI cables, they have gained in popularity and are now almost universal. They are particularly handy in any situation, even at a distance (since HDMI cables can be purchased in lengths of up to 100 feet).


DISPLAYPORT

The Video Electronics Standards Association was the first to establish the DisplayPort cable. DisplayPort cables, like HDMI cables, can carry both video and audio. This cable can transmit resolutions of up to 7680 x 4320 (commonly known as 8k) using DisplayPort 1.4, outperforming HDMI 1.4. Unlike HDMI cables, DisplayPort was created with computers in mind, with the primary goal of allowing users to use higher resolution monitors. Because DisplayPort connectors aren't as ubiquitous as HDMI ports, adapters and HDMI to DisplayPort cables are readily available, allowing you to have both types in one cable.


SELECTING ONE

Video cables are vital in our life, from home to business. Choosing the correct video cable for the job might have a significant impact on what you see on your display. DVI and HDMI cables are sufficient for everyday use, but if you have a high-resolution display, you might consider purchasing a DisplayPort cable. And you've come to the correct location for it.

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