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DisplayPort vs Mini DisplayPort

Full-size DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort are different physical forms. Mini DisplayPort shape also appeared on Thunderbolt 1/2 products, so function still needs device evidence.

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

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.
Mini DisplayPort connector Check both the small rectangular port shape and its documentation. An icon can be a useful clue, but the exact device specification remains the authority.

At a glance

Source-scoped form facts; counts, variants and unknowns are distinct
Field	DisplayPort connector	Mini DisplayPort connector
Type	Connector	Connector
Family	Video	Video
Shape	chamfered	rectangular
Nominal contacts	20S015 · S368plug and receptacle interface; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. plug and receptacle interface	20S016 · S369plug and receptacle interface; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. plug and receptacle interface
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.	20 (Claim C012B)S369Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. Mini DisplayPort connector-form contact count only; DisplayPort revision and Thunderbolt capability are not inferred.
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.	2 (DellU2415 Mini DisplayPort connected signal cable)S681Qualified exact source facts only; counterpart, mounting-acceptance, cable, port, termination and assembly context remains separately labelled in variant_notes. Exact DellU2415 manual Mini DisplayPort connected-cable face, not TE2129320-3 four-row PCB termination. Quantity context: Two physical contact rows in source connected-signal-cable face.
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.	plug; socket; socket (2129320-3)S016 · S369 · S369Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. plug and receptacle interface Exact named example 2129320-3: Mini DisplayPort PCB receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Existing4-row source value retained; no assertion that every Mini DisplayPort product shares these tail dimensions.
Key distinction	DisplayPort 2.1 on a label does not promise the highest UHBR rate.	The same opening can hide different technologies.

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Families represented: Video

Two forms / One distinction

Inspect the shell family and read the actual port marking.

Display · V99

DisplayPort versus Mini DisplayPort. Larger keyed DisplayPort-family shell, one corner clipped. Compact Mini DisplayPort shell with a different external outline. Not to scale; no pinout or compatibility verdict. — Front-oriented simplified cable-end plug outlines. Not to common physical scale. Original interpretive drawing; independent technical review pending.

Where the difference lies

DisplayPort: Larger keyed DisplayPort-family shell, one corner clipped.
Mini DisplayPort: Compact Mini DisplayPort shell with a different external outline.

What to verify next

Mini DisplayPort has a distinct connector from full-size DisplayPort; visually similar Thunderbolt 1/2 ports add a capability question.

Confirm DP or Thunderbolt generation and actual video support from the host manual.

Inspect the figure-level references and rights

Inspected 2026-10-09. Original Port & Cable vector diagram; first-party sources linked for inspection only, no third-party graphics bundled. No manufacturer image, CFA logo or licensed photograph is copied into this package. No approval for fabrication, mating, wiring or publication is implied.

C2G / Legrand · Digital video connectorsHDMI mini and micro, HDMI Type A, DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort manufacturer example photographs. External shell outline, distinct forms and labeled roles; not dimensions, speed or cable capability.

Canonical claim evidence, source-review dates and inherited figure approvals are unaffected.

The reference ledger

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2 selected records · 17 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	P012 / ConnectorMini DisplayPort connector Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending
Layer	Connector	Connector
Key distinction	DisplayPort 2.1 on a label does not promise the highest UHBR rate.	The same opening can hide different technologies.
Nominal contacts	20S015 · S368plug and receptacle interface; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. plug and receptacle interface	20S016 · S369plug and receptacle interface; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. plug and receptacle interface
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.	20 (Claim C012B)S369Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. Mini DisplayPort connector-form contact count only; DisplayPort revision and Thunderbolt capability are not inferred.
Populated contacts	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
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.	2 (DellU2415 Mini DisplayPort connected signal cable)S681Qualified exact source facts only; counterpart, mounting-acceptance, cable, port, termination and assembly context remains separately labelled in variant_notes. Exact DellU2415 manual Mini DisplayPort connected-cable face, not TE2129320-3 four-row PCB termination. Quantity context: Two physical contact rows in source connected-signal-cable face.
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.	0.6 mm manufacturer-reported centerline or mating-interface pitch (2129320-3)S369Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 2129320-3: Mini DisplayPort PCB receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Existing4-row source value retained; no assertion that every Mini DisplayPort product shares these tail dimensions.
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.	1.4 mm termination post and tail length (2129320-3)S369Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 2129320-3: Mini DisplayPort PCB receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Existing4-row source value retained; no assertion that every Mini DisplayPort product shares these tail dimensions.
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.	plug; socket; socket (2129320-3)S016 · S369 · S369Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. plug and receptacle interface Exact named example 2129320-3: Mini DisplayPort PCB receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Existing4-row source value retained; no assertion that every Mini DisplayPort product shares these tail dimensions.
Coupling / latch	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Keying / polarization	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
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	The source’s four-row description concerns PCB termination. Separately, Apple excludes Mini DisplayPort displays from its named Thunderbolt 3-to-2 adapter path despite the similar connector shape.C012B · C012D · C012C
Passive adapter source	Passive DP→HDMI requires DP++ at the video source, not just a DP-shaped socket.C011D	Not an equivalent field
Lookalike	Not an equivalent field	Thunderbolt 1 / 2 connector shapeC012A
Evidence	C011A,C011C,C011B,C011D,C011W → Independent review pending	C012A,C012C,C012B,C012D → Independent review pending

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Layer

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: Connector
Mini DisplayPort connectorP012 / Connector: Connector

Key distinction

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: DisplayPort 2.1 on a label does not promise the highest UHBR rate.
Mini DisplayPort connectorP012 / Connector: The same opening can hide different technologies.

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
Mini DisplayPort connectorP012 / Connector: 20S016 · S369plug and receptacle interface; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. plug and receptacle interface

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.
Mini DisplayPort connectorP012 / Connector: 20 (Claim C012B)S369Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. Mini DisplayPort connector-form contact count only; DisplayPort revision and Thunderbolt capability are not inferred.

Populated contacts

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Mini DisplayPort connectorP012 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

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.
Mini DisplayPort connectorP012 / Connector: 2 (DellU2415 Mini DisplayPort connected signal cable)S681Qualified exact source facts only; counterpart, mounting-acceptance, cable, port, termination and assembly context remains separately labelled in variant_notes. Exact DellU2415 manual Mini DisplayPort connected-cable face, not TE2129320-3 four-row PCB termination. Quantity context: Two physical contact rows in source connected-signal-cable face.

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.
Mini DisplayPort connectorP012 / Connector: 0.6 mm manufacturer-reported centerline or mating-interface pitch (2129320-3)S369Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 2129320-3: Mini DisplayPort PCB receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Existing4-row source value retained; no assertion that every Mini DisplayPort product shares these tail dimensions.

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.
Mini DisplayPort connectorP012 / Connector: 1.4 mm termination post and tail length (2129320-3)S369Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 2129320-3: Mini DisplayPort PCB receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Existing4-row source value retained; no assertion that every Mini DisplayPort product shares these tail dimensions.

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.
Mini DisplayPort connectorP012 / Connector: plug; socket; socket (2129320-3)S016 · S369 · S369Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. plug and receptacle interface Exact named example 2129320-3: Mini DisplayPort PCB receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Existing4-row source value retained; no assertion that every Mini DisplayPort product shares these tail dimensions.

Coupling / latch

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Mini DisplayPort connectorP012 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Keying / polarization

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Mini DisplayPort connectorP012 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Physical form

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: Full-size DisplayPortC011A
Mini DisplayPort connectorP012 / Connector: Not an equivalent field

Maximum mode

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: Requires device and cable evidenceC011A
Mini DisplayPort connectorP012 / Connector: 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
Mini DisplayPort connectorP012 / Connector: The source’s four-row description concerns PCB termination. Separately, Apple excludes Mini DisplayPort displays from its named Thunderbolt 3-to-2 adapter path despite the similar connector shape.C012B · C012D · C012C

Passive adapter source

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: Passive DP→HDMI requires DP++ at the video source, not just a DP-shaped socket.C011D
Mini DisplayPort connectorP012 / Connector: Not an equivalent field

Lookalike

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: Not an equivalent field
Mini DisplayPort connectorP012 / Connector: Thunderbolt 1 / 2 connector shapeC012A

Evidence

DisplayPort connectorP011 / Connector: C011A,C011C,C011B,C011D,C011W →
Independent review pending
Mini DisplayPort connectorP012 / Connector: C012A,C012C,C012B,C012D →
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9 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.

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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

S016 · Identify the ports on your Mac

Apple · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-01 · due 2026-12-30

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Mini DisplayPort and early Thunderbolt share a connector shape, not identical functionality.

Not established / limitations:

Locator: Mini DisplayPort and Thunderbolt / Thunderbolt 2 sections

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

S369 · TE 2129320-3 Mini 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 Mini DisplayPort connector form.

Not established / limitations: The connector form alone does not establish DisplayPort revision or distinguish native Mini DisplayPort use from products that reused the same physical form for Thunderbolt 1/2.

Locator: Configuration features: Mini DisplayPort receptacle; 20 positions

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

S521 · Apple — Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter support

Apple · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-11 · due 2027-01-09

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Named Apple adapter and documented Mac/Thunderbolt cases only. No extension to arbitrary PCs, USB-C ports or later Thunderbolt generations.

Not established / limitations: Named Apple adapter and documented Mac/Thunderbolt cases only. No extension to arbitrary PCs, USB-C ports or later Thunderbolt generations. Retrieval locators and observations retained; raw acquisition is recorded separately.

Locator: Opening support scope and Video section

S609 · TE C-2129320 Mini DisplayPort reverse-offset receptacle drawing

TE Connectivity · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-13 · due 2027-01-11

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Four-row through-hole PCB termination is not four rows of mating-face contacts. The reversed-offset source orientation is not a universal up direction on devices.

Not established / limitations: Not a hardware inspection, certification, pinout, dimensional mating check or blanket product-compatibility statement.

Locator: Revision D1; all five sheets visually inspected. Sheet 3 explicitly shows 2129320-3; sheet 5 is the reference PCB layout, mounting-side view. No revision date asserted.

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.

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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)

C012A · P012

Mini DisplayPort shares its connector shape with Thunderbolt 1 and 2, but their functions are not identical.

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

Source links: S016 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C012B · P012

TE's cited Mini DisplayPort receptacle is a 20-position connector example; the same physical form can appear in contexts whose protocol capability must be established from the exact device rather than shape alone.

Claim scope: Mini DisplayPort connector-form contact count only; DisplayPort revision and Thunderbolt capability are not inferred.

Source links: S369 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C012C · P012

Apple’s Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter supports the documented Thunderbolt display path but excludes DisplayPort/Mini DisplayPort displays such as Apple LED Cinema Display, despite similar connector shape.

Claim scope: Named Apple adapter and specified Thunderbolt Mac path only; not a statement about all Mini DisplayPort adapters.

Source links: S521 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C012D · P012

TE drawing C-2129320 D1 shows 2129320-3 as a reversed-offset Mini DisplayPort receptacle with four-row through-hole board termination; the mounting-side PCB layout is distinct from the mating face.

Claim scope: V146: Four-row refers to board termination, not four rows inside the opening. Source orientation only; no Thunderbolt capability or universal device up direction.

Source links: S609 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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