🔗💻 DisplayPort • DisplayPort Cable

DisplayPort cables transmit high-resolution video and multi-channel audio between compatible devices. They support advanced features like daisy-chaining, adaptive sync, and HDR, making them ideal for professional, gaming, and creative environments.
 
🔧 Cable Type
Connector: DisplayPort Male ↔ DisplayPort Male
Signal Type: Digital (uncompressed)
Versions:
DP 1.1: Up to 2560×1600 @ 60Hz
DP 1.2: Up to 4K @ 60Hz, MST support
DP 1.3/1.4: Up to 8K @ 60Hz, HDR10, DSC
DP 2.0/2.1: Up to 16K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 240Hz
Cable Types:
Standard (passive)
DP8K (certified for 8K and beyond)
Locking latch variants for secure connection
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
💻 Desktop PCs and laptops with DisplayPort output
📺 Monitors with DisplayPort input
📽️ Projectors and AV receivers
🧪 Capture cards and video switchers
🧰 Docking stations and multi-stream hubs
🎮 GPUs with high-bandwidth DisplayPort outputs
 
✅ Common Uses
💻 Connect PC to monitor for high-res display
🧩 Drive multi-monitor setups via MST (Multi-Stream Transport)
🎮 Enable high refresh rates for gaming (144Hz, 240Hz, etc.)
🔊 Transmit video + audio over one cable
🛠️ Integrate DisplayPort into AV workflows and test benches
 
🧠 Signal Format Notes
Protocols Supported:
DisplayPort 1.1 → 2.1
Audio: 8-channel LPCM, compressed formats
Video: Uncompressed RGB or YCbCr
Resolution Support:
1080p → 4K → 8K → 16K (depending on version)
Special Features:
Adaptive Sync (FreeSync, G-Sync)
HDR10 and Display Stream Compression (DSC)
MST for daisy-chaining multiple displays
❗ DisplayPort does not carry Ethernet or USB data
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
🔌 Not all cables support full bandwidth—check version and certification
🧯 Long cables may require active signal boosting
📏 Locking latches can be tricky—don’t yank the cable out
🧪 MST requires monitor support—won’t work with HDMI-only displays
🧼 Avoid cheap cables—signal integrity matters at high resolutions
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🔍 Identify DisplayPort by its rectangular connector with one angled corner
🧭 Use DP 1.4 or higher for 4K+ and high refresh rates
🧰 Keep DP8K cables in your toolkit for future-proofing
🧪 Test with known-good monitors to isolate signal issues
🧼 Coil cables loosely—avoid pin stress or connector damage