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Connector forms in the Video family
Connector formShapeCommon aliasesEngineering
HDMI Type-AtrapezoidHDMI, full size HDMI, HDMI AEngineering profile →
Mini HDMI Type-CtrapezoidMini HDMI, HDMI mini, HDMI Type CEngineering profile →
Micro HDMI Type-Dlow-profileMicro HDMI, HDMI micro, HDMI Type DEngineering profile →
DisplayPort connectorchamferedDP, DisplayPort, full size DisplayPortEngineering profile →
Mini DisplayPort connectorrectangularMini DP, mDP, Mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 1 portEngineering profile →
DVI-D single-link connectord-subDVI-D single, single link DVI, 18+1 DVIEngineering profile →
DVI-D dual-link connectord-subDVI-D dual, dual link DVI, 24+1 DVIEngineering profile →
DVI-I dual-link connectord-subDVI-I, DVI integrated, 24+5 DVIEngineering profile →
VGA DE-15 connectord-subVGA, HD15, DE15, VGA DB15Engineering profile →
4-pin Mini-DIN (S-Video form)roundS Video, SVideo, 4 pin mini DIN, Y C videoEngineering profile →
DVI-I single-link connectord-subDVI I single link, DVI 23 pin, 18+5 DVIEngineering profile →
DVI-A connectord-subDVI analog, DVI-A 17 pin, 12+5 DVIEngineering profile →
LEMO 3K.93C SMPTE 304M HDTV camera connectorroundLEMO 3K.93C, SMPTE 304M camera connector, SMPTE fiber camera connector, HDTV camera hybrid connectorEngineering profile →
LEMO 3T 75-ohm broadcast triax connectorroundLEMO 3T, 3T broadcast triax, 75 ohm triaxEngineering profile →
LEMO 4A 75-ohm broadcast triax connectorroundLEMO 4A, 4A broadcast triax, 75 ohm triaxEngineering profile →

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Mini HDMI vs Micro HDMIType-C Mini and Type-D Micro are distinct HDMI connector forms.PS/2 form versus S-Video formCompare the contact pattern and keying, not only a circular shell.DVI-A, DVI-I single-link and DVI-DThe analog/digital distinction comes before an adapter choice.SMPTE 304M camera connector versus opticalCON DUO SMPTEDoes the camera link require the SMPTE 304M connector family or the distinct opticalCON DUO SMPTE system? Connector-family identity is only the first layer; implementation-specific electrical and protocol requirements still need exact documentation.LEMO 3T versus 4A 75-ohm triaxIs the broadcast triax interface the LEMO 3T or 4A series? Both cited forms are 75-ohm triax, but series identity and exact mating components remain distinct.LEMO broadcast 75-ohm versus 00 NIM-CAMAC 50-ohm triaxIs the documented interface a 75-ohm broadcast triax form or the 50-ohm LEMO 00 NIM-CAMAC form? Impedance and series identity are not interchangeable.HDMI Type-A vs DisplayPort connectorHDMI and DisplayPort are different connector families. Choose the physical form first, then verify the device capabilities and direction separately.HDMI connector vs HDMI 2.1HDMI Type-A describes a connector form; HDMI 2.1 describes a technology family. The connector shape alone cannot establish the implemented HDMI feature set.DisplayPort connector vs DisplayPort 2.1The full-size DisplayPort connector does not identify the implemented DisplayPort generation, link rate or optional features.HDMI Type-A vs Mini HDMI vs Micro HDMIAll three belong to HDMI but use different physical connector forms. Identify Type A, Type C or Type D before selecting the cable ends.DisplayPort vs Mini DisplayPortFull-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.DVI-D single-link vs DVI-D dual-linkBoth are DVI-D forms, but their contact patterns differ. Inspect the complete pin field instead of relying on the DVI label alone.DVI-D dual-link vs DVI-I dual-linkDVI-D and DVI-I use related shells but have different contact arrangements. The analog-contact area is a key physical distinction.

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Mini HDMI vs Micro HDMIType-C Mini and Type-D Micro are distinct HDMI connector forms.PS/2 form versus S-Video formCompare the contact pattern and keying, not only a circular shell.DVI-A, DVI-I single-link and DVI-DThe analog/digital distinction comes before an adapter choice.SMPTE 304M camera connector versus opticalCON DUO SMPTEDoes the camera link require the SMPTE 304M connector family or the distinct opticalCON DUO SMPTE system?LEMO 3T versus 4A 75-ohm triaxIs the broadcast triax interface the LEMO 3T or 4A series? Both cited forms are 75-ohm triax, but series identity and exact mating components remain distinct.LEMO broadcast 75-ohm versus 00 NIM-CAMAC 50-ohm triaxIs the documented interface a 75-ohm broadcast triax form or the 50-ohm LEMO 00 NIM-CAMAC form? Impedance and series identity are not interchangeable.

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