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DisplayPort connector vs DisplayPort 2.1

The full-size DisplayPort connector does not identify the implemented DisplayPort generation, link rate or optional features.

Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph. — P011 · ConnectorDisplayPort connector

Standard
No drawing: not a physical form

P039 · StandardDisplayPort 2.1 family overview

How they differ

DisplayPort connector Use the chamfered-corner outline as a clue and inspect for any latch release on the actual cable. The drawing is a broad visual identifier, not an engineering outline.
DisplayPort 2.1 family overview Document the supported rate at both endpoints and across the cable. Active cables and adapters have their own stated conditions and lengths.

At a glance

Source-scoped form facts; counts, variants and unknowns are distinct
Field	DisplayPort connector	DisplayPort 2.1 family overview
Type	Connector	Standard
Family	Video	Video
Shape	chamfered	Not a physical form
Nominal contacts	20S015 · S368plug and receptacle interface; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. plug and receptacle interface	Not a connector-form field
Positions / cavity span	20 (Claim C011B)S368Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. Connector-form contact count supported by one manufacturer example; protocol/version capability explicitly excluded.	Not a connector-form field
Contact rows	2 (Molex 472720001)S976Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact Molex 472720001, female right-angle DisplayPort receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value. Quantity context: Manufacturer Number of Rows property.	Not a connector-form field
Connector role	plug; socket; socket (2040210-1)S015 · S368 · S368Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. plug and receptacle interface Exact named example 2040210-1: DisplayPort PCB receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Manufacturer marks part obsolete; page displays1mm centerline beside.06in, so pitch is withheld pending exact drawing reconciliation.	Not a connector-form field
Key distinction	DisplayPort 2.1 on a label does not promise the highest UHBR rate.	Ask for the actual link rate, not just “DP 2.1”.

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Families represented: Video

CAPABILITY COMPARISON / NOT A FIT VERDICT

Read the rate beneath the version

DisplayPort 2.1b is not shorthand for UHBR20

Version. Feature and compliance scope
Host rate. Read the selected output
Cable class. Verify its qualification
Display rate. Read the selected input

A DP80 cable does not add UHBR20 to an endpoint. Not a general compatibility verdict.

S519 · VESA · S520 · VESA

Different layers, not interchangeable alternatives.

This selection mixes connector shapes, standards or cable classes. Numbers from a technology specification cannot be assigned to a connector merely because it uses that shape.

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2 selected records · 18 fields
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Comparison of selected field notes; source links accompany each documented specification
What you are comparing	P011 / ConnectorDisplayPort connector Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending	P039 / StandardDisplayPort 2.1 family overview Reference symbol · not a product specification
Layer	Connector	Standard
Key distinction	DisplayPort 2.1 on a label does not promise the highest UHBR rate.	Ask for the actual link rate, not just “DP 2.1”.
Nominal contacts	20S015 · S368plug and receptacle interface; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. plug and receptacle interface	Not a connector-form field
Positions / cavity span	20 (Claim C011B)S368Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. Connector-form contact count supported by one manufacturer example; protocol/version capability explicitly excluded.	Not a connector-form field
Populated contacts	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not a connector-form field
Contact rows	2 (Molex 472720001)S976Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact Molex 472720001, female right-angle DisplayPort receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value. Quantity context: Manufacturer Number of Rows property.	Not a connector-form field
Contact pitch	1 mm Manufacturer Pitch - Mating Interface; internal gap order and physical projection not further dimensioned (Molex 472720001)S976Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact Molex 472720001, female right-angle DisplayPort receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value.	Not a connector-form field
Dimensions / axis	2.6 mm termination post and tail length (2040210-1)S368Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 2040210-1: DisplayPort PCB receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Manufacturer marks part obsolete; page displays1mm centerline beside.06in, so pitch is withheld pending exact drawing reconciliation.	Not a connector-form field
Connector role	plug; socket; socket (2040210-1)S015 · S368 · S368Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. plug and receptacle interface Exact named example 2040210-1: DisplayPort PCB receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Manufacturer marks part obsolete; page displays1mm centerline beside.06in, so pitch is withheld pending exact drawing reconciliation.	Not a connector-form field
Coupling / latch	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not a connector-form field
Keying / polarization	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not a connector-form field
Physical form	Full-size DisplayPortC011A	Not an equivalent field
Maximum mode	Requires device and cable evidenceC011A	Not an equivalent field
Source-scoped recognition	TE 2040210-1 remains a named receptacle example. A new front-face study is deferred because the fetched customer view model exposed a side/rear view only. Device features and cable qualifications remain separate.C011A · C011B · C011C	Not an equivalent field
Passive adapter source	Passive DP→HDMI requires DP++ at the video source, not just a DP-shaped socket.C011D	Not an equivalent field
Family ceiling	Not an equivalent field	80 Gbit/s aggregate link rateC039A · C039B
Per-device rate	Not an equivalent field	Requires explicit implementation evidenceC039A · C039B
Evidence	C011A,C011C,C011B,C011D,C011W → Independent review pending	C039A,C039B,C039C,C039D → Independent review pending

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Layer

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: Connector
DisplayPort 2.1 family overviewP039 / Standard: Standard

Key distinction

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: DisplayPort 2.1 on a label does not promise the highest UHBR rate.
DisplayPort 2.1 family overviewP039 / Standard: Ask for the actual link rate, not just “DP 2.1”.

Nominal contacts

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: 20S015 · S368plug and receptacle interface; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. plug and receptacle interface
DisplayPort 2.1 family overviewP039 / Standard: Not a connector-form field

Positions / cavity span

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: 20 (Claim C011B)S368Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. Connector-form contact count supported by one manufacturer example; protocol/version capability explicitly excluded.
DisplayPort 2.1 family overviewP039 / Standard: Not a connector-form field

Populated contacts

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
DisplayPort 2.1 family overviewP039 / Standard: Not a connector-form field

Contact rows

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: 2 (Molex 472720001)S976Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact Molex 472720001, female right-angle DisplayPort receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value. Quantity context: Manufacturer Number of Rows property.
DisplayPort 2.1 family overviewP039 / Standard: Not a connector-form field

Contact pitch

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: 1 mm Manufacturer Pitch - Mating Interface; internal gap order and physical projection not further dimensioned (Molex 472720001)S976Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Exact Molex 472720001, female right-angle DisplayPort receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value.
DisplayPort 2.1 family overviewP039 / Standard: Not a connector-form field

Dimensions / axis

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: 2.6 mm termination post and tail length (2040210-1)S368Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 2040210-1: DisplayPort PCB receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Manufacturer marks part obsolete; page displays1mm centerline beside.06in, so pitch is withheld pending exact drawing reconciliation.
DisplayPort 2.1 family overviewP039 / Standard: Not a connector-form field

Connector role

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: plug; socket; socket (2040210-1)S015 · S368 · S368Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. plug and receptacle interface Exact named example 2040210-1: DisplayPort PCB receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Manufacturer marks part obsolete; page displays1mm centerline beside.06in, so pitch is withheld pending exact drawing reconciliation.
DisplayPort 2.1 family overviewP039 / Standard: Not a connector-form field

Coupling / latch

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
DisplayPort 2.1 family overviewP039 / Standard: Not a connector-form field

Keying / polarization

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
DisplayPort 2.1 family overviewP039 / Standard: Not a connector-form field

Physical form

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: Full-size DisplayPortC011A
DisplayPort 2.1 family overviewP039 / Standard: Not an equivalent field

Maximum mode

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: Requires device and cable evidenceC011A
DisplayPort 2.1 family overviewP039 / Standard: Not an equivalent field

Source-scoped recognition

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: TE 2040210-1 remains a named receptacle example. A new front-face study is deferred because the fetched customer view model exposed a side/rear view only. Device features and cable qualifications remain separate.C011A · C011B · C011C
DisplayPort 2.1 family overviewP039 / Standard: Not an equivalent field

Passive adapter source

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: Passive DP→HDMI requires DP++ at the video source, not just a DP-shaped socket.C011D
DisplayPort 2.1 family overviewP039 / Standard: Not an equivalent field

Family ceiling

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: Not an equivalent field
DisplayPort 2.1 family overviewP039 / Standard: 80 Gbit/s aggregate link rateC039A · C039B

Per-device rate

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: Not an equivalent field
DisplayPort 2.1 family overviewP039 / Standard: Requires explicit implementation evidenceC039A · C039B

Evidence

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: C011A,C011C,C011B,C011D,C011W →
Independent review pending
DisplayPort 2.1 family overviewP039 / Standard: C039A,C039B,C039C,C039D →
Independent review pending

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Scope first. Source second. Approval separate.

7 linked sources · 9 scoped claims · 0 sources with inspection/access flags.

Page scope: Evidence behind the compared records; the editorial comparison still needs separate review.

Assessment 2026-10-22 · earliest scheduled source review 2026-12-30. This is a recorded-date assessment, not a live source check. Page-level independent review is not established by this panel.

Inspect 7 source scopes, access limits and dates

S013 · DisplayPort 2.1 announcement

VESA · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-01 · due 2026-12-30

Within inspection window

Scoped support: 40 and 80 Gbit/s aggregate link rates for their specified cable/link classes.

Not established / limitations:

Locator: DP40 and DP80 cable certification

S015 · DisplayPort FAQ

VESA · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-01 · due 2026-12-30

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Version labels do not require the maximum UHBR rate. Check documented device capabilities.

Not established / limitations:

Locator: DP 2.1b requirements; how to know device features; DisplayPort over USB-C

S368 · TE 2040210-1 DisplayPort connector

TE Connectivity · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-06 · due 2027-01-04

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Manufacturer example supporting the 20-position contact count for the standard DisplayPort connector form.

Not established / limitations: A manufacturer component example supports connector-form contact count only; it does not establish DisplayPort revision, link rate, lane use, MST, USB-C Alt Mode or universal fabrication dimensions.

Locator: Configuration features: DisplayPort receptacle; 20 positions

S519 · VESA — DisplayPort FAQ

VESA · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-11 · due 2027-01-09

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Page mixes current and legacy examples. Only identified passages support these observations; legacy numerical examples are not generalized.

Not established / limitations: Page mixes current and legacy examples. Only identified passages support these observations; legacy numerical examples are not generalized. Retrieval locators and observations retained; raw acquisition is recorded separately.

Locator: DisplayPort 2.1b certification minimum, DP over USB-C, no-video case, direction and DSC sections

S520 · VESA — DisplayPort cable overview

VESA · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-11 · due 2027-01-09

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Cable classes and four-lane rates; verify an exact cable in the official database. Homepage retains older forthcoming wording; release timing is not inferred.

Not established / limitations: Cable classes and four-lane rates; verify an exact cable in the official database. Homepage retains older forthcoming wording; release timing is not inferred. Retrieval locators and observations retained; raw acquisition is recorded separately.

Locator: How will you use the performance of DisplayPort? DP80, DP80LL and DP40-to-DP54 statements

S644 · Get Connected: DisplayPort dual-mode adapter boundary

VESA / DisplayPort · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-15 · due 2027-01-13

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Passive conversion to HDMI/DVI requires DP++ at source; not a statement that a particular device implements it

Not established / limitations: Source states a conditional adapter capability; not a blanket promise of resolution or interoperability.

Locator: Get Connected, footnote below How It Works illustration

S976 · Molex 47272 series chart, exact 472720001 DisplayPort receptacle

Molex · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-22 · due 2027-01-20

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Exact 472720001 specification row only.

Not established / limitations: Exact suffix0001 only. Same chart suffix0029 lists0.50mm while0001/0024 list1.00mm. Manufacturer discrepancy is retained, not resolved into a universal pitch or an unstated within-row/projection convention. Product detail page says Limited Information Available; chart fields retained without measured/toleranced drawing.

Locator: Full Export Spreadsheet table, exact 472720001 row: Web Description, Gender, Circuits Loaded, Number of Rows, Pitch - Mating Interface and separate Pitch - Termination Interface columns. Full official chart read; no PDF drawing pixels acquired.

Trace 9 claims to their source records

C011A · P011

DisplayPort provides a video interface with product-specific features and link rates.

Claim scope: Consumer identification / documented standard or product class only

Source links: S015 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C011B · P011

TE's cited standard DisplayPort receptacle is a 20-position connector example, supporting a 20-contact engineering count while leaving DisplayPort revision, lane rate and device features unresolved.

Claim scope: Connector-form contact count supported by one manufacturer example; protocol/version capability explicitly excluded.

Source links: S368 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C011C · P011

VESA describes DP80 for four-lane UHBR20 operation and says original DP40-certified cables are validated for the DP54 performance rating.

Claim scope: Cable-class observations; device lane/rate support and exact certification remain separate.

Source links: S520 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C011D · P011

VESA identifies DP++ support on the DisplayPort source as a prerequisite for passive DisplayPort-to-HDMI or DisplayPort-to-DVI signal adaptation. A DisplayPort-shaped output alone is not evidence that its source provides dual-mode signaling.

Claim scope: VESA Get Connected conversion footnote; source role / DP++ only; no specific display mode

Source links: S644 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C011W · P011

Molex specifies 472720001 as a DisplayPort receptacle, 20 loaded circuits and 2 row(s), with mating-interface pitch 1.00mm.

Claim scope: Exact Molex 472720001, female right-angle DisplayPort receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value.

Source links: S976 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C039A · P039

DisplayPort 2.1-family documentation distinguishes link and cable capabilities; the highest family rate is not required by every version-labeled product.

Claim scope: Consumer identification / documented standard or product class only

Source links: S015 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C039B · P039

VESA’s DP40 and DP80 cable classes cover specified 40 and 80 Gbit/s aggregate link-rate capabilities.

Claim scope: Narrowly stated supporting distinction; not an end-to-end device guarantee

Source links: S013 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C039C · P039

VESA permits DisplayPort 2.1b device certification without UHBR support, subject to its specified minimum and feature requirements. The version label therefore does not establish UHBR20 capability.

Claim scope: Version-versus-rate distinction; no detailed compliance certification performed here.

Source links: S519 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C039D · P039

VESA describes DP80LL low-loss active cables for four-lane UHBR20 support, up to 80Gbps over lengths up to three meters.

Claim scope: Certification family envelope, not an approval of an arbitrary three-meter cable or device.

Source links: S520 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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