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Monitor Connection Ports - TOML

Monitor connection ports are interface standards for connecting devices such as computers and gaming consoles to displays, transmitting video and audio signals. Multiple standards with different use cases and performance characteristics exist, including HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA, and USB-C, each with varying bandwidth, resolution support, refresh rates, and audio transmission capabilities. In recent years, support for high resolution and high refresh rates has advanced, with latest standards such as HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1 emerging.

display HDMI DisplayPort USB-C video output monitor interface

[[items]]
code = "01"
slug = "hdmi"
name = "HDMI"
description = "A digital video and audio interface widely used in home electronics and gaming consoles."
audioSupport = true
latestVersion = "HDMI 2.1"
maxBandwidth = "48 Gbps"
maxResolution = "8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz"
powerDelivery = false

[[items]]
code = "02"
slug = "displayport"
name = "DisplayPort"
description = "A high-performance digital interface mainstream for PCs and professional displays."
audioSupport = true
latestVersion = "DisplayPort 2.1"
maxBandwidth = "80 Gbps"
maxResolution = "16K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 240Hz"
powerDelivery = false

[[items]]
code = "03"
slug = "usb-c"
name = "USB-C / Thunderbolt"
description = "A universal interface capable of transmitting video, audio, data, and power through a single cable."
audioSupport = true
latestVersion = "USB4 / Thunderbolt 4"
maxBandwidth = "40 Gbps (up to 80 Gbps in USB4 2.0)"
maxResolution = "8K @ 60Hz"
powerDelivery = true

[[items]]
code = "04"
slug = "dvi"
name = "DVI"
description = "A legacy interface for transmitting digital video signals."
audioSupport = false
latestVersion = "DVI-D Dual Link"
maxBandwidth = "7.92 Gbps (Dual Link)"
maxResolution = "2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz"
powerDelivery = false

[[items]]
code = "05"
slug = "vga"
name = "VGA"
description = "The oldest interface for transmitting analog video signals."
audioSupport = false
latestVersion = "VGA (D-Sub)"
maxBandwidth = "Analog"
maxResolution = "1080p (with degradation)"
powerDelivery = false