P011 / Video / Connector reference
DisplayPort provides a video interface with product-specific features and link rates. [C011A]
DisplayPort 2.1 on a label does not promise the highest UHBR rate.
Claim inspection dates: 2026-10-01, 2026-10-06, 2026-10-11, 2026-10-15, 2026-10-22 · Independent review pending
Three-quarter view Computer-generated illustration with prior AI visual review. Not a photograph, measurement or compatibility check. Independent technical and rights review pending.
Mating face Computer-generated illustration with prior AI visual review. Not a photograph, measurement or compatibility check. Independent technical and rights review pending.
Fitted in place Computer-generated illustration with prior AI visual review. Not a photograph, measurement or compatibility check. Independent technical and rights review pending.
Recognition drawing Original schematic, not to scale. Drawing review pending.
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.
Identify DisplayPort, then determine the direction and conversion class.
| Nominal contacts | 20S015 · S368plug 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. |
| Populated contacts | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Coupling / latch | 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. |
| View convention | SYS-427X manual receptacle-opening view: bevel at lower left; upper row labelled 19 through1 and lower row20 through2 from left to right. (WINSYSTEMS SYS-427X J18/J19)S652Exact source-view examples remain separate from other roles, parts and generated schematics. Exact WINSYSTEMS SYS-427X J18/J19 DisplayPort receptacle example. Manual names Molex47272 series but no complete component part number. Source view is separate from cable rear/PCB views and other DisplayPort products. |
| Contact gender / arrangement | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. |
| Mounting | right-angle top-mount board connector with screw flange (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. |
| Shell / form | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. |
| Manufacturer | TE Connectivity (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. |
| Series | DisplayPort (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. |
| Exact part / implementation | 2040210-1 (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. |
| Recorded markings | Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations. |
Keep this limit: Cable certification classes and the source’s implemented features remain separate from connector identity. S520
Check the source manual for DP++ and the adapter’s documented direction, resolution and feature limits.
Existing source inspection and AI review remain distinct from independent technical review. A matching form does not establish a safe connection.
Visual reference / P011
Recognition, not measurement. Each drawing is fitted independently: equal boxes do not mean equal sizes. Contact detail is deliberately omitted.
Looking toward the plug opening; not the wire or solder side.
Qualitative recognition study interpreted from the pictured manufacturer example. Inner contacts, exact dimensions and hidden surfaces are omitted.
Looking into the device opening as pictured; not a rear or board view.
Simplified opening from the cited device-port illustration. Product bezel, contact count and internal construction are not generalized.
Two things to notice
The pictured facing direction is stated for each view. A latch is product-dependent and is not a requirement or a capability label.
Visual references checked 2026-10-09. These are source-scoped recognition studies, not approved mechanical drawings, pinouts or compatibility verdicts. Independent drawing review remains pending.
Original Port & Cable vector study. Third-party reference photographs are linked, not copied or bundled.
C2G / Legrand — Digital video connector guide
HDMI, HDMI Mini, HDMI Micro, DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort photographs. Identity and exterior of the pictured cable plugs only. Performance and protocol prose was not adopted.
Dell — Video cables and their capabilities
DisplayPort illustration, including receptacle opening. Illustrated one-corner-clipped receptacle outline only; no performance assertions were transferred.
This inspection does not refresh any canonical claim, source-review date or publication approval.
Image inspection / P011
2 registered views for this reference. Different part examples are not automatically mates; all remain not to scale and independently unapproved.
(private workspace)P011 / Inherited recognition study
DisplayPort connector / previously depicted manufacturer example
Mating-face outline · Cable plug / cable end
Not to scale. Technical and rights review pending.
Inspect view & provenance (private workspace) (private workspace)P011 / Inherited recognition study
DisplayPort connector / previously depicted manufacturer example
Opening outline · Device receptacle
Not to scale. Technical and rights review pending.
Inspect view & provenance (private workspace)Bounded facts, visible unknowns
| Physical form | Full-size DisplayPort [C011A] |
|---|---|
| Maximum mode | Requires device and cable evidence [C011A] |
| 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] |
| Passive adapter source | Passive DP→HDMI requires DP++ at the video source, not just a DP-shaped socket. [C011D] |
| Mechanical dimensions | No independently reviewed mechanical drawing in this release; do not use this page for fabrication. |
| Engineering pinout | Source-checked engineering profile available; independent review pending. Open engineering profile → |
| Verified device list | Not included. Check exact device and accessory documentation. |
This record is an identification starting point. It does not provide measured mating tolerances, electrical approval, or a list of verified device models. Use the original device and accessory documentation to resolve the remaining requirements.
Can I connect…
Pins & wiring
Choose the exact wiring. Pin numbers follow its stated view; a schematic does not establish physical positions. Check your exact device before wiring.
VESA permits DP 2.1b certification without UHBR under its stated requirements. Read the product’s supported rate and display modes separately. A new front-face study remains deferred: the fetched TE model showed only a side/rear view.
DISPLAY RECOGNITION / FORM → PATH → INPUT
Compare source-scoped studies, distinguish the component role and work through the remaining display requirements.
Open the display recognition reference →The useful distinction
VESA describes DP80 for four-lane UHBR20 operation and says original DP40-certified cables are validated for the DP54 performance rating. [C011C]
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. [C011B]
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. [C011D]
Molex specifies 472720001 as a DisplayPort receptacle, 20 loaded circuits and 2 row(s), with mating-interface pitch 1.00mm. [C011W]
CAPABILITY NOTES / SOURCE REVIEW 11 OCTOBER 2026
Published scope, conditions and what remains unknown. Figures are not measured end-to-end performance.
These are source-qualified distinctions. No complete device pairing, physical fit or operating result is certified here.
VESA describes DP80 for four-lane UHBR20 operation and says original DP40-certified cables are validated for the DP54 performance rating.
Cable-class observations; device lane/rate support and exact certification remain separate.
VESA describes DP80LL low-loss active cables for four-lane UHBR20 support, up to 80Gbps over lengths up to three meters.
Certification family envelope, not an approval of an arbitrary three-meter cable or device.
Flagship atlas DISPLAY / DIRECTION
When a DisplayPort source meets an HDMI display, converter direction and the source’s DP++ capability can determine which adapter class works. Reversing the cable does not reverse its conversion.
Record the actual DisplayPort source/output and HDMI sink/input before choosing anything. Evidence: C011A
A passive DP-to-HDMI candidate depends on documented dual-mode DP++ support at the source. Evidence: C044A
An active DP-to-HDMI product is a distinct adapter category with its own supported modes. Evidence: C043A
HDMI-to-DisplayPort is another direction-specific adapter category, not an assumed reverse of DP-to-HDMI. Evidence: C045A
A plug with DisplayPort on one end and HDMI on the other does not establish bidirectional conversion.
This is an original editorial decision study tied to existing source-checked claims. The following source inspections have not been renewed by this new page presentation, and none is independent engineering or model-by-model qualification.
Unresolved: Actual device fit, required physical tolerances, pinouts, negotiations, electrical safety and hardware interoperability still require the identified manufacturer's documentation and any necessary independent review.
Practical reference
Start with the answer. Follow the real distinction, then the source-scoped next check. All evidence dates and publication blockers remain unchanged.
V102Q03 Practical reference
Short answer Not on shape alone. The two source-to-display directions are different converter classes, and a passive DP-to-HDMI candidate needs an explicitly dual-mode (DP++) source.
| What you are checking | What the cited evidence establishes |
|---|---|
| DisplayPort source → HDMI display | Passive candidate only when DP++ is documented; otherwise investigate a suitable active converter |
| HDMI source → DisplayPort display | Requires a device specified for that direction |
| Either route | The actual display mode, power conditions and exact product limits remain separate |
Still unresolved: A DisplayPort connector, adapter shell or standard label does not establish reverse conversion or a working resolution.
Existing evidence claims: C011A · C043A · C044A · C045A. These are editorial field answers over inherited source records, not newly approved specifications.
Neither the source inspection dates nor the evidence dataset has been refreshed. No physical tests, exact-device compatibility approval, pinout or fabrication geometry is implied.
Before you connect
Your next step
Use this reference
USB & display / Unconfirmed candidate
Find the exact host display-output support, converter direction and destination input requirements.
P004 reference · P011 reference · Inspect named view (private workspace)
Recognizing USB-C never fills a display-support answer.
USB & display / Several identities remain possible
Name the source output, destination input and exact directional converter before evaluating the path.
P008 reference · P011 reference · Inspect named view (private workspace)
A reversible-looking connection sketch is not bidirectional converter support.
Candidate selection does not confirm the identity or capabilities of your physical item.
Follow the connection
The same opening can hide different technologies.
Open field noteAsk for the actual link rate, not just “DP 2.1”.
Open field noteActive conversion does not make a cable universal.
Open field noteDo not turn unknown DP++ support into “yes”.
Open field noteCommon questions
Display connection desk
Shared output resources, host native limits and software-rendered paths remain distinct.
The source trail
AI-assisted inspection is not independent engineering review. Source scope and access limitations are disclosed below. Procedural checklists are editorial requirements, not hardware measurements.
DisplayPort provides a video interface with product-specific features and link rates.
VESA · DisplayPort FAQ ↗S015: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)VESA describes DP80 for four-lane UHBR20 operation and says original DP40-certified cables are validated for the DP54 performance rating.
VESA · VESA — DisplayPort cable overview ↗S520: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)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.
TE Connectivity · TE 2040210-1 DisplayPort connector ↗S368: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)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.
VESA / DisplayPort · Get Connected: DisplayPort dual-mode adapter boundary ↗S644: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)Molex specifies 472720001 as a DisplayPort receptacle, 20 loaded circuits and 2 row(s), with mating-interface pitch 1.00mm.
Molex · Molex 47272 series chart, exact 472720001 DisplayPort receptacle ↗S976: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)Source-qualified next step · P011
What the evidence saysOnly if the video source explicitly supports DisplayPort dual-mode (DP++), with a suitable directional adapter.
A DisplayPort plug or a VESA statement about the class is not proof that this computer supports DP++, or that a specific adapter meets a resolution or refresh-rate goal.
C011D / source-linked claim: 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.
VESA Get Connected conversion footnote; source role / DP++ only; no specific display mode · Checked 2026-10-15 · No independent approval
Original reader guidance · Not a hardware test, certified connection, independent technical review, or publication approval.
