🧠🖥️ DVI • DVI Splitter
This splitter takes a single DVI-D output and sends the same digital video signal to two DVI-D displays. It’s used to mirror content across multiple screens—perfect for presentations, signage, or multi-monitor legacy setups.
🔧 Splitter Format & Use Case
- 🔌 DVI-D Male → 2× DVI-D Female
- Male end plugs into source device (PC, GPU, media player)
- Female ends connect to two DVI-D monitors or projectors
- Use Case: Duplicate one video signal across two displays simultaneously
🖥️ Compatible Devices
- 💻 Desktop PCs and workstations with DVI-D output
- 📺 Monitors and projectors with DVI-D input
- 🧠 AV switchers and legacy control systems
- 🏫 Classroom carts, retail signage, and mirrored kiosks
✅ Common Uses
- 🧠 Mirror desktop display to second monitor for presentations
- 🛠️ Duplicate video signal for kiosk or signage setups
- 🎥 Send same content to projector and monitor simultaneously
- 🔁 Create mirrored control stations in legacy environments
- 🧪 Test multiple displays using one known-good DVI source
🧠 Signal Format Notes
- ⚙️ DVI-D: Digital video only—no analog or audio
- 🔁 Signal is duplicated—not extended or spanned
- 📉 Max resolution typically 1920×1200 @ 60Hz (depends on splitter quality)
- 🔌 Passive splitters may degrade signal—active splitters recommended for long runs
- 🧠 No HDCP handshake—may block protected content on some displays
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
- 🚫 No audio passthrough—DVI does not carry sound
- 📉 Passive splitters may cause flickering or sync issues
- 🔌 Displays must support same resolution and refresh rate
- 🧯 Not for dual-monitor extension—only mirroring
- 🧪 Signal strength may drop—use powered splitter for long cable runs
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
- 🧠 Identify DVI-D by flat pin layout—no analog cross pins
- 🔍 Use identical monitors for best results
- 🧼 Clean DVI ports gently—dust can cause signal loss
- 🏷️ Label splitter ends clearly—easy to confuse with DVI switch
- 🎨 Use in setups where mirrored video is needed, not extended desktop



