Side by side

DVI-D dual-link vs DVI-I dual-link

DVI-D and DVI-I use related shells but have different contact arrangements. The analog-contact area is a key physical distinction.

Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph. — P014 · ConnectorDVI-D dual-link connector

How they differ

DVI-D dual-link connector Inspect both the grid and the flat blade. A dual-link cable is not evidence that a video adapter actively generates a dual-link signal.
DVI-I dual-link connector Compare the contacts around the flat blade with a DVI-D connector. Some mechanical combinations do not fit; never remove pins to force a match.

At a glance

Source-scoped form facts; counts, variants and unknowns are distinct
Field	DVI-D dual-link connector	DVI-I dual-link connector
Type	Connector	Connector
Family	Video	Video
Shape	d sub	d sub
Nominal contacts	24S411 · S413 · S414Numbered grid positions only; flat blade excluded from this count.; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. Numbered grid positions only; flat blade excluded from this count.	29S411 · S412 · S411 · S411 · S41424 numbered positions plus C1–C5, including the analog return contact.; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. 24 numbered positions plus C1–C5, including the analog return contact.
Positions / cavity span	24 (Claim C014C)S413Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. Exact manual table, page 44. Other source-specific labels remain separate from the DDWG table.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Contact rows	3 (74320-4004)S866 · S873Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 74320-4004: DVI digital right-angle receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. 1.90mm is the current part-page mating-interface value as displayed; source drawing refers users to DDWG for mating dimensions. No unobserved diagram dimension is interpreted.	3 (74320-1000)S932Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 74320-1000. Documented role: socket. Primary part identity linked to DVI-I in existing Molex-authored MicroCross brochureS412; current official exact-part specification independently read.; Limited-online-catalog notice preserved. Historical brochure pin sequencing and current exact component attributes remain separate. No universal DVI signal/capability inferred.
Connector role	socket (74320-4004)S866 · S873Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 74320-4004: DVI digital right-angle receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. 1.90mm is the current part-page mating-interface value as displayed; source drawing refers users to DDWG for mating dimensions. No unobserved diagram dimension is interpreted.	socket (74320-1000)S932Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 74320-1000. Documented role: socket. Primary part identity linked to DVI-I in existing Molex-authored MicroCross brochureS412; current official exact-part specification independently read.; Limited-online-catalog notice preserved. Historical brochure pin sequencing and current exact component attributes remain separate. No universal DVI signal/capability inferred.
Key distinction	A full set of cable contacts does not prove the source drives both links.	Extra contacts are a clue, not a promise of analog output from every device.

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Families represented: Video

Application comparison / concept only

DVI: route analog or convert digital

The adapter model matters more than its outline.

DVI-D dual-link form →DVI-I dual-link form →

Not a general compatibility verdict. S493 · S494

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Comparison of selected field notes; source links accompany each documented specification
What you are comparing	P014 / ConnectorDVI-D dual-link connector Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending	P015 / ConnectorDVI-I dual-link connector Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending
Layer	Connector	Connector
Key distinction	A full set of cable contacts does not prove the source drives both links.	Extra contacts are a clue, not a promise of analog output from every device.
Nominal contacts	24S411 · S413 · S414Numbered grid positions only; flat blade excluded from this count.; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. Numbered grid positions only; flat blade excluded from this count.	29S411 · S412 · S411 · S411 · S41424 numbered positions plus C1–C5, including the analog return contact.; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. 24 numbered positions plus C1–C5, including the analog return contact.
Positions / cavity span	24 (Claim C014C)S413Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. Exact manual table, page 44. Other source-specific labels remain separate from the DDWG table.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
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	3 (74320-4004)S866 · S873Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 74320-4004: DVI digital right-angle receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. 1.90mm is the current part-page mating-interface value as displayed; source drawing refers users to DDWG for mating dimensions. No unobserved diagram dimension is interpreted.	3 (74320-1000)S932Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 74320-1000. Documented role: socket. Primary part identity linked to DVI-I in existing Molex-authored MicroCross brochureS412; current official exact-part specification independently read.; Limited-online-catalog notice preserved. Historical brochure pin sequencing and current exact component attributes remain separate. No universal DVI signal/capability inferred.
Contact pitch	1.9 mm manufacturer-reported centerline or mating-interface pitch (74320-4004)S866 · S873Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 74320-4004: DVI digital right-angle receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. 1.90mm is the current part-page mating-interface value as displayed; source drawing refers users to DDWG for mating dimensions. No unobserved diagram dimension is interpreted.	1.9 mm published contact centerline (74320-1000)S932Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 74320-1000. Documented role: socket. Primary part identity linked to DVI-I in existing Molex-authored MicroCross brochureS412; current official exact-part specification independently read.; Limited-online-catalog notice preserved. Historical brochure pin sequencing and current exact component attributes remain separate. No universal DVI signal/capability inferred.
Dimensions / axis	2.34 mm PCB tail length (74320-4004)S866 · S873Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 74320-4004: DVI digital right-angle receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. 1.90mm is the current part-page mating-interface value as displayed; source drawing refers users to DDWG for mating dimensions. No unobserved diagram dimension is interpreted.	2.34 mm termination tail length (74320-1000)S932Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 74320-1000. Documented role: socket. Primary part identity linked to DVI-I in existing Molex-authored MicroCross brochureS412; current official exact-part specification independently read.; Limited-online-catalog notice preserved. Historical brochure pin sequencing and current exact component attributes remain separate. No universal DVI signal/capability inferred.
Connector role	socket (74320-4004)S866 · S873Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 74320-4004: DVI digital right-angle receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. 1.90mm is the current part-page mating-interface value as displayed; source drawing refers users to DDWG for mating dimensions. No unobserved diagram dimension is interpreted.	socket (74320-1000)S932Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 74320-1000. Documented role: socket. Primary part identity linked to DVI-I in existing Molex-authored MicroCross brochureS412; current official exact-part specification independently read.; Limited-online-catalog notice preserved. Historical brochure pin sequencing and current exact component attributes remain separate. No universal DVI signal/capability inferred.
Coupling / latch	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.	Mating lock; manufacturer also specifies keyed and polarized to mate/PCB (74320-1000)S932Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 74320-1000. Documented role: socket. Primary part identity linked to DVI-I in existing Molex-authored MicroCross brochureS412; current official exact-part specification independently read.; Limited-online-catalog notice preserved. Historical brochure pin sequencing and current exact component attributes remain separate. No universal DVI signal/capability inferred.
Keying / polarization	manufacturer reports keyed and polarized to mating part (74320-4004)S866 · S873Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 74320-4004: DVI digital right-angle receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. 1.90mm is the current part-page mating-interface value as displayed; source drawing refers users to DDWG for mating dimensions. No unobserved diagram dimension is interpreted.	Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Variant	DVI-D dual-linkC014A	Not an equivalent field
Not a guarantee	Source dual-link outputC014A	Not an equivalent field
Engineering evidence	Named-source DVI reference; exact device and cable support remain separateC014B · C014C · C014D	Named-source DVI reference; exact device and cable support remain separateC015B · C015C · C015D
Category	Not an equivalent field	Integrated DVI variantC015A
Analog availability	Not an equivalent field	Check source implementationC015A
Evidence	C014A,C014B,C014C,C014D,C014E → Independent review pending	C015A,C015B,C015C,C015D,C015E → Independent review pending

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Layer

DVI-D dual-link connectorP014 / Connector: Connector
DVI-I dual-link connectorP015 / Connector: Connector

Key distinction

DVI-D dual-link connectorP014 / Connector: A full set of cable contacts does not prove the source drives both links.
DVI-I dual-link connectorP015 / Connector: Extra contacts are a clue, not a promise of analog output from every device.

Nominal contacts

DVI-D dual-link connectorP014 / Connector: 24S411 · S413 · S414Numbered grid positions only; flat blade excluded from this count.; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. Numbered grid positions only; flat blade excluded from this count.
DVI-I dual-link connectorP015 / Connector: 29S411 · S412 · S411 · S411 · S41424 numbered positions plus C1–C5, including the analog return contact.; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. 24 numbered positions plus C1–C5, including the analog return contact.

Positions / cavity span

DVI-D dual-link connectorP014 / Connector: 24 (Claim C014C)S413Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. Exact manual table, page 44. Other source-specific labels remain separate from the DDWG table.
DVI-I dual-link connectorP015 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Populated contacts

DVI-D dual-link connectorP014 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
DVI-I dual-link connectorP015 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Contact rows

DVI-D dual-link connectorP014 / Connector: 3 (74320-4004)S866 · S873Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 74320-4004: DVI digital right-angle receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. 1.90mm is the current part-page mating-interface value as displayed; source drawing refers users to DDWG for mating dimensions. No unobserved diagram dimension is interpreted.
DVI-I dual-link connectorP015 / Connector: 3 (74320-1000)S932Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 74320-1000. Documented role: socket. Primary part identity linked to DVI-I in existing Molex-authored MicroCross brochureS412; current official exact-part specification independently read.; Limited-online-catalog notice preserved. Historical brochure pin sequencing and current exact component attributes remain separate. No universal DVI signal/capability inferred.

Contact pitch

DVI-D dual-link connectorP014 / Connector: 1.9 mm manufacturer-reported centerline or mating-interface pitch (74320-4004)S866 · S873Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 74320-4004: DVI digital right-angle receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. 1.90mm is the current part-page mating-interface value as displayed; source drawing refers users to DDWG for mating dimensions. No unobserved diagram dimension is interpreted.
DVI-I dual-link connectorP015 / Connector: 1.9 mm published contact centerline (74320-1000)S932Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 74320-1000. Documented role: socket. Primary part identity linked to DVI-I in existing Molex-authored MicroCross brochureS412; current official exact-part specification independently read.; Limited-online-catalog notice preserved. Historical brochure pin sequencing and current exact component attributes remain separate. No universal DVI signal/capability inferred.

Dimensions / axis

DVI-D dual-link connectorP014 / Connector: 2.34 mm PCB tail length (74320-4004)S866 · S873Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 74320-4004: DVI digital right-angle receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. 1.90mm is the current part-page mating-interface value as displayed; source drawing refers users to DDWG for mating dimensions. No unobserved diagram dimension is interpreted.
DVI-I dual-link connectorP015 / Connector: 2.34 mm termination tail length (74320-1000)S932Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 74320-1000. Documented role: socket. Primary part identity linked to DVI-I in existing Molex-authored MicroCross brochureS412; current official exact-part specification independently read.; Limited-online-catalog notice preserved. Historical brochure pin sequencing and current exact component attributes remain separate. No universal DVI signal/capability inferred.

Connector role

DVI-D dual-link connectorP014 / Connector: socket (74320-4004)S866 · S873Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 74320-4004: DVI digital right-angle receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. 1.90mm is the current part-page mating-interface value as displayed; source drawing refers users to DDWG for mating dimensions. No unobserved diagram dimension is interpreted.
DVI-I dual-link connectorP015 / Connector: socket (74320-1000)S932Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 74320-1000. Documented role: socket. Primary part identity linked to DVI-I in existing Molex-authored MicroCross brochureS412; current official exact-part specification independently read.; Limited-online-catalog notice preserved. Historical brochure pin sequencing and current exact component attributes remain separate. No universal DVI signal/capability inferred.

Coupling / latch

DVI-D dual-link connectorP014 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
DVI-I dual-link connectorP015 / Connector: Mating lock; manufacturer also specifies keyed and polarized to mate/PCB (74320-1000)S932Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 74320-1000. Documented role: socket. Primary part identity linked to DVI-I in existing Molex-authored MicroCross brochureS412; current official exact-part specification independently read.; Limited-online-catalog notice preserved. Historical brochure pin sequencing and current exact component attributes remain separate. No universal DVI signal/capability inferred.

Keying / polarization

DVI-D dual-link connectorP014 / Connector: manufacturer reports keyed and polarized to mating part (74320-4004)S866 · S873Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. Exact named example 74320-4004: DVI digital right-angle receptacle. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. 1.90mm is the current part-page mating-interface value as displayed; source drawing refers users to DDWG for mating dimensions. No unobserved diagram dimension is interpreted.
DVI-I dual-link connectorP015 / Connector: Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Variant

DVI-D dual-link connectorP014 / Connector: DVI-D dual-linkC014A
DVI-I dual-link connectorP015 / Connector: Not an equivalent field

Not a guarantee

DVI-D dual-link connectorP014 / Connector: Source dual-link outputC014A
DVI-I dual-link connectorP015 / Connector: Not an equivalent field

Engineering evidence

DVI-D dual-link connectorP014 / Connector: Named-source DVI reference; exact device and cable support remain separateC014B · C014C · C014D
DVI-I dual-link connectorP015 / Connector: Named-source DVI reference; exact device and cable support remain separateC015B · C015C · C015D

Analog availability

DVI-D dual-link connectorP014 / Connector: Not an equivalent field
DVI-I dual-link connectorP015 / Connector: Check source implementationC015A

Evidence

DVI-D dual-link connectorP014 / Connector: C014A,C014B,C014C,C014D,C014E →
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DVI-I dual-link connectorP015 / Connector: C015A,C015B,C015C,C015D,C015E →
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8 linked sources · 10 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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S018 · Video connector guide

C2G / Legrand · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-01 · due 2026-12-30

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Scoped support: Narrow physical identifiers only, not historical speed or video capability descriptions.

Not established / limitations: The old DisplayPort technology/speed description on this page is not relied on.

Locator: HD15, HDMI, HDMI Mini, HDMI Micro, DVI-D and RCA sections

S411 · Digital Visual Interface, Revision 1.0 (02 April 1999)

Digital Display Working Group (DDWG) · Unclassified publisher domain · inspected 2026-10-07 · due 2027-01-05

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Scoped support: Primary DDWG specification authored in 1999, read from an explicitly third-party document mirror. Digital-only and combined assignments, interface grouping and numbered receptacle/plug views.

Not established / limitations: Mirror hosting is not an official live DDWG publication channel. No independent authentication, fabrication approval, current product conformance, universal PCB layout or timing guarantee.

Locator: Printed/PDF pp. 43–47; Tables 5-1 and 5-2; Figures 5-1, 5-3 and 5-5.

S412 · MicroCross DVI Connector System — signal interface and cable assemblies

Molex · Unclassified publisher domain · inspected 2026-10-07 · due 2027-01-05

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Scoped support: Primary manufacturer brochure hosted by Mouser. Numbered DVI-I front view and named cable-family distinctions.

Not established / limitations: Archived brochure, not evidence of current availability. Plug contacts may be partially loaded for a signal set. Do not transfer full receptacle assignments to unspecified cables or PCB terminals.

Locator: PDF p. 2: DVI-I Receptacle Connector Front View and signal roles; p. 3: single/dual-link and analog cable families; partially loaded plug note.

S413 · SE2416HM Monitor User’s Guide — DVI-D connector assignments

Dell · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-07 · due 2027-01-05

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Scoped support: Exact SE2416HM manual example. Positions 4, 5, 12, 13, 20 and 21 are labeled Floating despite the full numbered grid.

Not established / limitations: Labels belong to this manual. Do not substitute its Self test or supply labels for the DDWG standard; no voltage application, hardware measurement, or universal DVI implementation is established.

Locator: PDF/printed p. 44: numbered DVI-D view and 24-position assignment table.

S414 · Video Display and Multiple Video Display General Information — DVI questions

Dell · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-07 · due 2027-01-05

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Scoped support: Bounded use: 18 versus 24 grid positions; source/cable/display requirements; named E-Port single-link wiring despite accepting dual-link-shaped cables; active versus passive circuitry.

Not established / limitations: General article includes simplified descriptions and a broad conversion chart; those are not adopted as universal compatibility rules. E-Port wording is not an inventory of every dock revision.

Locator: Article 000052929, version 13; modified 17 April 2026. First FAQ on dual link, E-Port dock note, and active/passive adapter definitions.

S493 · DVI2VGAE active DVI-D to VGA datasheet

StarTech.com · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-11 · due 2027-01-09

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Scoped support: Named active DVI-D source to VGA display path. Reverse operation is not established. Conflicting resolution labels are not used.

Not established / limitations: Named example only. No universal compatibility or publication approval. Raw-byte acquisition status is recorded separately.

Locator: PDF pages 1–2: direction, low-powered-port note, Hardware / AV Input / AV Output / Audio; page 2 visually inspected.

S494 · DVIVGAMF passive DVI-I to VGA datasheet

StarTech.com · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-11 · due 2027-01-09

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Scoped support: Named DVI-I output to VGA display adapter, not a DVI-D converter. Its illustrated plug is a dual-link DVI-I example.

Not established / limitations: Named example only. No universal compatibility or publication approval. Raw-byte acquisition status is recorded separately.

Locator: PDF pages 1–2: DVI-I use note, DVI-D referral, passive classification and pictured adapter. Visually inspected.

S843 · 18/24/24+5 pin DVI-D, DVI-I, Single/Dual Link Female

Hatteland Technology · Unclassified publisher domain · inspected 2026-10-21 · due 2027-01-19

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Scoped support: The manufacturer distinguishes18/24 digital-interface contacts from24+5 integrated analog/digital arrangements and identifies analog-only additions. Its pictured dual-link connector does not guarantee that a named product implements dual-link.

Not established / limitations: Named manufacturer interface sheet; not current normative conformance or universal device capability. C013A also retains the existing DDWG specification S411. No new electrical contact assignments, dimensions or fabrication map imported. Sheet's pin21 color wording and resolution-specific statement are not generalized or reproduced.

Locator: Page1, title, user-POV note, DVI-I-only C1-C4 note and analog versus digital signal labels.

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C014A · P014

DVI-D dual-link uses a fuller digital contact grid than single-link DVI-D.

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

Source links: S018 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C014B · P014

DDWG DVI 1.0 Table 5-1 defines 24 numbered digital-only positions. Pin 8 is not connected in that table; positions 4/5, 12/13 and 20/21 carry the additional TMDS data pairs.

Claim scope: Full digital-only interface assignment from the named specification; not a guarantee that an exact device implements every signal.

Source links: S411 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C014C · P014

Dell SE2416HM documentation shows a numbered 24-position DVI-D grid but labels positions 4, 5, 12, 13, 20 and 21 Floating. Its implementation must not be substituted into a universal dual-link pinout.

Claim scope: Exact manual table, page 44. Other source-specific labels remain separate from the DDWG table.

Source links: S413 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C014D · P014

Dell documents E-Port docks with DVI connectors accepting dual-link-shaped cables but wired for single-link operation. It also identifies the source, cable, display and any adapter as separate dual-link requirements.

Claim scope: Named legacy dock example and documentation checklist, not a universal resolution limit or all-dock inventory.

Source links: S414 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C014E · P014

StarTech DVI2VGAE is an active adapter with DVI-D input and VGA output; the hardware table lists no audio.

Claim scope: Named direction and video-only conversion. The pictured DVI connector is a dual-link form; pin loading is not a resolution guarantee.

Source links: S493 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C015A · P015

DVI-I distinguishes an integrated analog/digital interface from digital-only DVI-D.

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

Source links: S843 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C015B · P015

DDWG Table 5-2 defines the combined interface as 24 numbered positions plus C1–C5. Pin 8 carries analog vertical sync, C1/C2/C3 carry analog color channels, C4 horizontal sync and C5 their analog return.

Claim scope: Combined interface assignment; analog and digital paths do not imply simultaneous multiple-display operation or exact source support.

Source links: S411 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C015C · P015

Molex labels its numbered illustration as a DVI-I receptacle front view: the 1–8 row is above 9–16 and 17–24, with the analog group on the right. The DDWG plug and receptacle drawings use opposing views.

Claim scope: Read connector type and viewing side before applying numbers. Not a solder-side or PCB drawing.

Source links: S412 · S411 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C015D · P015

DDWG distinguishes a digital-only interface from a combined analog/digital interface; the digital-only receptacle lacks sockets for the analog pins. Dell distinguishes active conversion circuitry from passive adapters.

Claim scope: A passive mechanical adaptation cannot establish an analog signal from a digital-only source. Exact direction, supported modes and power remain product-specific.

Source links: S411 · S414 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C015E · P015

StarTech DVIVGAMF is a passive DVI-I-to-VGA adapter; its instructions refer DVI-D users to a separate converter.

Claim scope: Named adapter for a DVI-I output and VGA display. The source does not approve arbitrary DVI-I devices, modes or mechanical pairings.

Source links: S494 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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DVI-D dual-link vs DVI-I dual-link

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Layer

Key distinction

Nominal contacts

Positions / cavity span

Populated contacts

Contact rows

Contact pitch

Dimensions / axis

Connector role

Coupling / latch

Keying / polarization

Variant

Not a guarantee

Engineering evidence

Category

Analog availability

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C014A · P014

C014B · P014

C014C · P014

C014D · P014

C014E · P014

C015A · P015

C015B · P015

C015C · P015

C015D · P015

C015E · P015