Nippon Labs HDMI to DVI-D Cable, Black 28AWG Gold Plated, 1080p Bidirectional, 3 to 15 ft

A bi-directional HDMI male to DVI-D single-link male cable in black, 28 AWG, with gold-plated contacts, in 3 to 15 ft. It carries digital video up to 1080p at 60 Hz in either direction: a DVI source into an HDMI display, or an HDMI source into a DVI monitor.

Specifications

• Connector A: HDMI male, gold plated
• Connector B: DVI-D male, single link
• Resolution: up to 1080p at 60 Hz
• Direction: bi-directional (HDMI to DVI or DVI to HDMI)
• Conductor: 28 AWG
• Jacket: black
• Lengths: 3, 6, 10 and 15 ft
• Compliance: RoHS

Good for

• Connecting an older graphics card's DVI output to a modern HDMI TV or monitor.
• Driving a DVI-only monitor from a laptop, console or media box with HDMI out.
• Keeping a good DVI panel in service instead of replacing it.
• KVM and rack console setups that still standardise on DVI.

Good to know

Does it carry sound?
No. DVI is a video-only connection with no audio pins on the connector, so audio has to travel separately. That is the most common surprise with this cable, and it is a property of DVI, not of the cable.

What does "single link" limit me to?
Single-link DVI carries up to 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz, which is why this cable is specified to 1080p at 60 Hz. Dual-link DVI adds pins for higher resolutions and uses a different pin-out.

Is any signal converted?
No. HDMI and DVI-D use the same digital video signalling, so this is a passive re-wiring rather than a conversion. Picture quality is identical to a like-for-like HDMI or DVI run.

Will HDCP-protected content play?
It depends on the display. Both ends must support HDCP for protected content; many DVI monitors do, some older ones do not, and a non-compliant display will show a blank or reduced-resolution picture.

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