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Monitor Connection Ports - YAML

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