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Monitor Connection Ports - TSV

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
code	slug	name	description	audioSupport	latestVersion	maxBandwidth	maxResolution	powerDelivery
01	hdmi	HDMI	A digital video and audio interface widely used in home electronics and gaming consoles.	true	HDMI 2.1	48 Gbps	8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz	false
02	displayport	DisplayPort	A high-performance digital interface mainstream for PCs and professional displays.	true	DisplayPort 2.1	80 Gbps	16K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 240Hz	false
03	usb-c	USB-C / Thunderbolt	A universal interface capable of transmitting video, audio, data, and power through a single cable.	true	USB4 / Thunderbolt 4	40 Gbps (up to 80 Gbps in USB4 2.0)	8K @ 60Hz	true
04	dvi	DVI	A legacy interface for transmitting digital video signals.	false	DVI-D Dual Link	7.92 Gbps (Dual Link)	2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz	false
05	vga	VGA	The oldest interface for transmitting analog video signals.	false	VGA (D-Sub)	Analog	1080p (with degradation)	false