Connector Types (Displays)

Question 1

Digital Visual Interface

DVI

Answer 1

• Single & Dual link
  
  • Single = 3.7 Gbp/s (HDTV @ 60 fps)
  • Dual = 7.4 Gbp/s (HDTV @ 85 fps)
• DVI-A = Analog
• DVI-D = Digital
• DVI-D = Integrated Digital & Analog same connector

Question 2

DisplayPort

Answer 2

• VESA Standard
  
  • Video Electronic Standard Association
• Data is sent in packetized form
  
  • Like Ethernet & PCI Express
• Compatible with HDMI & DVI
  
  • Passive adapter

Question 3

RCA Connector

Answer 3

-Designed in 1940s by RCA

• Composite video
  
  • One channel of analog video
  • Yellow marking
  • Red & White for audio (Red = Right , White = Left
• Component Video
  
  • Three RCA Connectors
  • YPbPr - Luminance & Sync, Blue, Red

Question 4

High Definition Multimedia Interface

HDMI

Answer 4

-Video & Audio stream (all digital)

• 19 pin (Type A) connector
  
  • Proprietary connector
• Mini HDMI
  
  • Type C connector
  • Designed for smaller devices

Question 5

BNC Connector

Answer 5

• Bayonet Neill - Concelman
  
  • Paul Neill , Carl Concelman
• Used on higher-end video
  
  • Maintain connectivity
• Component video
  
  • YPbPr
  • Luminance & Sync , Blue , Red

Question 6

Mini - DIN

S-Video

Answer 6

• Mini-DIN-4 / S-Video
  
  • Separate video
• 2 Channel analog signals
  
  • Intensity & color
• May also see varients as
  
  • Mini-DIN - 7
  • Mini-DIN - 9

Question 7

Keyboard Video Mouse

KVM Switch

Answer 7

-Allows you to connect to a single keyboard, video, & multiple computers

Question 8

Audio Ports

Answer 8

• 3.5mm (1/8”)
• TRS plug (Tip, Ring, Sleeve)
• Color standard not always followed