When the video connector on the back of the computer does not match with the video connector on the monitor or projector, you may need an adapter or converter. USB-C (with DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 3) Table 1 - Types of video connectors and cables See the using adapters or converters section of this article. The USB-C connector, also known as USB Type-C, is used to transmit digital audio and video signals simultaneously on a single cable. Device manufacturers can enable alternate modes like DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3, or HDMI that can transmit both video and audio signals using the same cable. NOTE: A USB-C port that does not support DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 3 alternate mode cannot transmit audio or video signals.ĭisplayPort (DP) or mini-DisplayPort (mDP) See the device specifications to identify if the USB-C port on your device supports one of these alternate modes. ![]() The DisplayPort connector is used to transmit digital audio and video signals simultaneously, although each is optional and can be transmitted without the other. ![]() There are several versions of DisplayPort standards. ![]() With each latest version of DisplayPort, new features are added. The DisplayPort connector on the device and the DisplayPort cable are designed with one specific version of DisplayPort standard. For example, DisplayPort version 1.2 and above supports Multi-Stream Transport (MST) or daisy-chaining compatible monitors.
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