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Video Cables

BNC (RF Coax)

This 1-pin connector is used to join equipment that utilizes highly versatile coaxial cables. Common uses include: televisions, set top boxes, DVRs, and modems.

Component Video (3 x RCA)

Also known as YPbPr or RGB, this interface connector features 3 separate color-coded RCA type connectors, for analog video connections. Found on Component Video cables used to connect televisions, DVD players, DVRs and Blu-ray players.

Composite Video (1 x RCA)

Also known as CVBS, this single RCA type connector is used for analog video connections, found on cables used for delivering video to televisions, DVD players and DVRs

DFP (20 pin MDR; Digital Flat Panel)

This 20-socket connector supports digital video, and is used mainly to connect to legacy video cards and monitors.

DisplayPort (20 pin)

Supporting high-definition/high resolution digital audio and video connections, this 20-pin connector is found on DisplayPort cables, used to connect video cards and computer monitors.

DMS-59 (59 pin)

This 59-pin connector features 2 separate digital and/or analog video signals. Found mainly on video cards.

DVI-A (17 pin)

This 17-pin analog video connector is found on DVI-A cables, used to connect video cards and computer monitors.

DVI-D (19 pin)

This 19-pin connector supports high resolution (up to 1920x1200) digital video, found on DVI-D cables used to connect video cards and computer monitors.

DVI-D (25 pin)

This 25-pin digital video connector is used for high resolution (up to 2560x1600) video connections, found on DVI-D cables used to connect video cards and computer monitors.

DVI-I (23 pin)

This 23-pin connector is used for high resolution (up to 1920x1200) digital or analog video connections, found on DVI-I cables used to connect video cards and computer monitors.

DVI-I (29 pin)

This 29-pin connector is used for high resolution digital and analog video, found on DVI-I cables used to connect video cards and computer monitors.

HDMI (19 pin)

Also referred to as an HDMI Plug, this 19-pin connector is used for high resolution/high-definition digital video and audio connections. Found on HDMI cables, used to connect HDTVs, Blu-Ray Players, DVRs and HDMI-equipped video cards.

M1-DA (VESA and Display)

A 35-socket connector used for high-resolution digital or analog video connections, along with USB and FireWire (if supported). Found mainly on flat panel displays, video monitors.

MHL™ (5 pin; USB Micro B)

A 5-pin interface able to support high-definition (HD) video and digital audio while simultaneously providing power to a mobile device (Smartphone, etc.)

Micro HDMI (19 pin)

This compact, 19-contact plug is used for high

Mini HDMI (19 pin)

A compact, 19-contact port used for high resolution digital video and audio connections on compact devices. Found mainly on cables used to connect to DSLR cameras and digital video cameras.

Mini-DIN (8 pin)

An 8-pin electrical connector used in a variety of applications. Commonly found on cables used for serial communication with digital camcorders, printers, and legacy Apple Macintosh Computers.

Mini-DisplayPort (20 pin)

A compact, 20-contact plug used for high resolution digital video and audio connections. Found on cables used to connect to Apple desktop and laptop computers.

Mini-DVI (32 pin)

A compact, 32-contact plug used for high resolution digital video and audio connections. Found mainly on cables used to connect a monitor to Apple desktop and laptop computers.

RCA

This single prong connector is found on cables used to interconnect audio-video equipment

S-Video (4 pin; Mini-DIN)

Also known as Separate Video, Y/C, Super Video, S-VHS. A Mini-Din type connector featuring 4 pins, used for analog video connections. Found on S-Video cables used to connect compatible devices such as DVD players, video capture devices, and televisions.

Slimport®/MyDP (5 pin; USB Micro B)

A 5-pin interface able to support High-Definition (HD) video and digital audio while simultaneously providing power to a mobile device (Smartphone, etc.)

Type F (RF Coax)

Also referred to as a BNC connector, a common, single-pin connector used to join highly versatile coaxial equipment. Common uses include cables for connecting televisions, set top boxes, DVRs, modems and wireless networking equipment.

VGA (15 pin; High Density D-Sub)