Canonical intermediate library

Represent real middle stages with the evidence already in the atlas.

V45 expands the normalized topology library beyond cable classes: exact docks, network bridges and removable-media readers can now carry source-backed physical forms, domain roles and unresolved stage constraints without adding new hardware claims.

34 normalized references

13 class references + 21 exact products.

16 exact-product paths come from represented exact devices; the rest are exact cable references. Each exposes only the roles, physical forms and constraints already supported by the underlying evidence.

Derived, not new research

The V20 evidence identity stays intact.

This library is application-side normalization of existing records, claims, sources, exact-model domain profiles and power-cable profiles. It does not refresh a source date or add a new interoperability claim.

Exact products

Products with represented cable evidence

I014 · cable · exact-product

Apple 60W USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)

USB-C → USB-C

USB data: documented product evidence — The represented product reference lists USB 2 data capability; it is not represented here as a high-speed-data or display cable.
Charging & power: partial exact-product evidence — A 60 W cable ceiling is represented, but this release does not normalize a separate voltage/current limit profile for this cable.

The product reference is source-scoped and does not establish condition, authenticity, negotiated charging or display support for a cable in hand.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I015 · cable · exact-product

Apple 240W USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)

USB-C → USB-C

USB data: documented product evidence — The represented product reference lists USB 2 data capability; its higher charging rating does not imply faster data.
Charging & power: partial exact-product evidence — A 240 W cable ceiling is represented, but this release does not normalize a separate voltage/current limit profile for this cable.

The product reference is source-scoped and does not establish condition, authenticity, negotiated charging or display support for a cable in hand.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I016 · cable · exact-product

Eaton Tripp Lite U420-003-G2-5A

USB-C → USB-C

USB data: documented product evidence — The represented product reference lists USB 3.2 Gen 2 data up to 10 Gbps.
Charging & power: documented product evidence — The represented cable evidence includes a 100 W ceiling and a normalized 20 V / 5 A limit profile.

Documented cable ceilings do not prove a common endpoint mode, successful negotiation, physical condition or display support.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I017 · cable · exact-product

Eaton Tripp Lite U040-003-C-5A

USB-C → USB-C

USB data: documented product evidence — The represented product reference lists USB 2.0 data up to 480 Mbps.
Charging & power: documented product evidence — The represented cable evidence includes a 100 W ceiling and a normalized 20 V / 5 A limit profile.

Documented cable ceilings do not prove a common endpoint mode, successful negotiation, physical condition or display support.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I018 · cable · exact-product

Eaton Tripp Lite U040-003-C

USB-C → USB-C

USB data: documented product evidence — The represented product reference lists USB 2.0 data up to 480 Mbps.
Charging & power: documented product evidence — The represented cable evidence includes a 60 W ceiling and a normalized 20 V / 3 A limit profile.

Documented cable ceilings do not prove a common endpoint mode, successful negotiation, physical condition or display support.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I019 · dock · exact-product

CalDigit TS4 host-to-DisplayPort path

USB-C → DisplayPort

Displays & docks: documented product evidence — The exact TS4 evidence represents one Thunderbolt host connection and a DisplayPort output; the requested display mode and host behavior remain separate checks.

The exact dock ports are represented, but shared resources, host support and display timing remain outside the topology verdict.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I020 · dock · exact-product

CalDigit TS4 host-to-USB-C downstream path

USB-C → USB-C

USB data: documented product evidence — The exact TS4 evidence distinguishes its Thunderbolt host connection from documented downstream USB-C interfaces.

The documented upstream/downstream port roles do not establish an end-to-end USB mode or throughput.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I021 · dock · exact-product

Dell WD22TB4 host-to-HDMI display path

USB-C → HDMI Type-A

Displays & docks: documented product evidence — The exact WD22TB4 evidence represents an upstream Thunderbolt host path and a rear HDMI display output.

This single-stage path does not solve WD22TB4 shared resources, host transport, firmware or simultaneous-display constraints.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I022 · dock · exact-product

Dell WD22TB4 host-to-DisplayPort display path

USB-C → DisplayPort

Displays & docks: documented product evidence — The exact WD22TB4 evidence represents an upstream Thunderbolt host path and rear DisplayPort outputs.

The represented port path is not a display-allocation solver and does not prove a requested mode.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I023 · dock · exact-product

Plugable UD-6950H software-display HDMI path

USB-C → HDMI Type-A

Displays & docks: partial exact-product evidence — The exact UD-6950H evidence represents a USB-C upstream data connection and HDMI outputs served by a software-rendered display path.
USB data: partial exact-product evidence — The exact product uses an upstream USB-C data path, but topology does not establish negotiated USB rate or driver availability.

Software-rendered display behavior requires product drivers and operating-system support; connector alignment alone is insufficient.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I024 · dock · exact-product

Plugable UD-6950PDZ native Display 1 HDMI path

USB-C → HDMI Type-A

Displays & docks: partial exact-product evidence — The exact UD-6950PDZ evidence distinguishes a native Display 1 output from its software-rendered display engines.
USB data: partial exact-product evidence — The exact upstream USB-C connection is represented, but negotiated USB/DP transport and host support are not solved here.

Only the specifically represented native Display 1 path is modeled; other outputs use different resource/engine rules.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I025 · interface · exact-product

TP-Link TL-POE160S data-in to PoE data-out path

8P8C modular Ethernet → 8P8C modular Ethernet

Ethernet & PoE: documented product evidence — The exact TL-POE160S evidence represents a copper data input and a power-plus-data output with documented 10/100/1000 Mbps interface rates.
Charging & power: documented product evidence — The exact product is represented as a standards-based PoE source on its power-plus-data output.

The injector stage represents documented port roles only; it does not calculate PoE budgets or approve a powered device.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I026 · adapter · exact-product

TP-Link UE300 USB-A to Ethernet adapter path

USB Type-A → 8P8C modular Ethernet

USB data: documented product evidence — The exact UE300 source represents a USB 3.0 host interface feeding the adapter.
Ethernet & PoE: documented product evidence — The exact UE300 source represents one 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet interface.

This exact bridge does not establish PoE support, current driver compatibility or end-to-end network throughput.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I027 · reader · exact-product

Sony MRW-G2 CFexpress Type A reader path

CFexpress Type A → USB-C · physical orientation can be reversed

Memory cards & readers: documented product evidence — The exact MRW-G2 evidence represents CFexpress Type A family support and a USB-C computer connection.
USB data: partial exact-product evidence — The reader has a documented USB-C computer connection, but cable capability and negotiated USB mode are not established by the media profile alone.

Card-family support is not exact-card approval, and interface labels do not prove sustained transfer performance.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I028 · reader · exact-product

Sony MRW-G2 SD reader path

Full-size SD card → USB-C · physical orientation can be reversed

Memory cards & readers: documented product evidence — The exact MRW-G2 evidence represents full-size SD family support and a USB-C computer connection.
USB data: partial exact-product evidence — The reader has a documented USB-C computer connection, while negotiated USB mode and cable capability remain unresolved.

Family support and a matching slot do not establish exact-card or end-to-end transfer performance.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I029 · reader · exact-product

ProGrade PG05.5 CFexpress Type B reader path

CFexpress Type B → USB-C · physical orientation can be reversed

Memory cards & readers: documented product evidence — The exact PG05.5 evidence represents a CFexpress Type B slot and a USB-C computer connection.
USB data: partial exact-product evidence — The exact reader has a documented USB-C computer connection, but negotiated host/cable behavior is not solved here.

The represented slot and upstream connector do not bypass the product firmware advisory or exact-card requirements.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I030 · reader · exact-product

ProGrade PG05.5 SDXC reader path

Full-size SD card → USB-C · physical orientation can be reversed

Memory cards & readers: documented product evidence — The exact PG05.5 evidence represents its SDXC slot and a USB-C computer connection.
USB data: partial exact-product evidence — The exact reader has a documented USB-C computer connection, but negotiated host/cable behavior is not solved here.

The represented slot and upstream connector do not bypass the product firmware advisory or exact-card requirements.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I031 · reader · exact-product

OWC Atlas Dual CFexpress Type B reader path

CFexpress Type B → USB-C · physical orientation can be reversed

Memory cards & readers: partial exact-product evidence — The exact Atlas Dual evidence represents a CFexpress Type B slot plus documented integrated/alternate USB-C upstream arrangements.
USB data: partial exact-product evidence — The product has an integrated USB-C cable and a secondary USB-C port as alternative upstream arrangements.

The two USB-C upstream arrangements must not be modeled as simultaneous downstream expansion or dual-host operation.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I032 · reader · exact-product

OWC Atlas Dual SD reader path

Full-size SD card → USB-C · physical orientation can be reversed

Memory cards & readers: partial exact-product evidence — The exact Atlas Dual evidence represents an SDXC UHS-II slot plus documented integrated/alternate USB-C upstream arrangements.
USB data: partial exact-product evidence — The product has an integrated USB-C cable and a secondary USB-C port as alternative upstream arrangements.

The two USB-C upstream arrangements must not be modeled as simultaneous downstream expansion or dual-host operation.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I033 · reader · exact-product

CalDigit TS4 integrated SD reader path

Full-size SD card → USB-C · physical orientation can be reversed

Memory cards & readers: documented product evidence — The exact TS4 evidence represents an SD UHS-II reader and a Thunderbolt host-facing connection.
USB data: partial exact-product evidence — The dock host connection is USB-C-shaped Thunderbolt; topology does not reduce that transport to a generic USB mode.

An integrated reader path does not establish the host transport mode, card performance or shared dock bandwidth.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I034 · reader · exact-product

CalDigit TS4 integrated microSD reader path

microSD card → USB-C · physical orientation can be reversed

Memory cards & readers: documented product evidence — The exact TS4 evidence represents a microSD UHS-II reader and a Thunderbolt host-facing connection.
USB data: partial exact-product evidence — The dock host connection is USB-C-shaped Thunderbolt; topology does not reduce that transport to a generic USB mode.

An integrated reader path does not establish the host transport mode, card performance or shared dock bandwidth.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

Evidence-backed classes

Directional and cable-class requirements

I001 · adapter · record-class

USB-C to HDMI video converter class

USB-C → HDMI Type-A

Displays & docks: class requirements only — The class documents the source-to-display direction and the need for a suitable converter; the exact product and requested display mode still need separate evidence.

A class record narrows the required path but does not establish the capabilities of an arbitrary converter.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I002 · cable · record-class

USB-C to DisplayPort cable class

USB-C → DisplayPort

Displays & docks: class requirements only — The common evaluated path is USB-C source to DisplayPort display; reverse-direction support requires explicit product evidence.

This class does not prove that a selected USB-C port carries DisplayPort video or that an arbitrary cable supports the requested mode.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I003 · adapter · record-class

DisplayPort to HDMI active converter class

DisplayPort → HDMI Type-A

Displays & docks: class requirements only — The class is directional from DisplayPort source to HDMI sink and requires an exact active converter capability check.

Active conversion class evidence is not an interoperability approval for a particular adapter, source, display or timing.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I004 · adapter · record-class

DisplayPort to HDMI passive adapter class

DisplayPort → HDMI Type-A

Displays & docks: class requirements only — The class is directional from DisplayPort source to HDMI display and requires the documented dual-mode source condition.

A passive-class match does not establish that the selected DisplayPort source implements the required dual-mode behavior.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I005 · adapter · record-class

HDMI to DisplayPort active converter class

HDMI Type-A → DisplayPort

Displays & docks: class requirements only — The class is directional from HDMI source to DisplayPort display; exact converter instructions, including auxiliary power when required, remain necessary.

The reverse DP-to-HDMI class is not interchangeable with this direction.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I006 · cable · record-class

USB-C charging-only cable classification

USB-C → USB-C

USB data: class requirements only — A power label alone does not establish that a cable is data-free; an actual product needs explicit no-data documentation before using this classification.
Charging & power: class requirements only — Charging capability remains a separate exact-product requirement even when a cable is classified as charging-only.

This class is a documentation rule, not an automatic classification of any USB-C cable.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I007 · cable · record-class

USB-C full-featured cable capability class

USB-C → USB-C

USB data: class requirements only — Data capability must be established from the exact cable's documented data mode or recognized marking.
Charging & power: class requirements only — Cable power rating is separate from its data and display capabilities and must be checked independently.
Displays & docks: class requirements only — Display transport and direction remain separate evidence questions; USB-C shape alone is not display evidence.

The class defines questions to verify; it does not grant every capability commonly associated with a full-featured USB-C cable.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I008 · cable · record-class

Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable class

Mini DisplayPort → DisplayPort · physical orientation can be reversed

Displays & docks: class requirements only — The record documents the Mini DisplayPort/full-size DisplayPort physical path class while keeping Thunderbolt operation separate.

The shared Mini DisplayPort connector shape does not establish Thunderbolt peripheral operation or a requested display mode.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I009 · cable · record-class

Mini HDMI to HDMI cable class

Mini HDMI → HDMI Type-A · physical orientation can be reversed

Displays & docks: class requirements only — The class documents HDMI Type-C and Type-A ends; exact cable and endpoint performance remains separate.

Physical end classes do not prove a requested HDMI mode.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I010 · cable · record-class

Micro HDMI to HDMI cable class

Micro HDMI → HDMI Type-A · physical orientation can be reversed

Displays & docks: class requirements only — The class documents HDMI Type-D and Type-A ends; exact cable and endpoint performance remains separate.

Physical end classes do not prove a requested HDMI mode.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I011 · cable · record-class

Premium High Speed HDMI cable class

HDMI Type-A → HDMI Type-A

Displays & docks: class requirements only — The certification class is documented at 18 Gbit/s; the exact cable identity and both devices still need separate evidence.

A cable class does not establish the features or timing support of the connected source and display.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I012 · cable · record-class

Ultra High Speed HDMI cable class

HDMI Type-A → HDMI Type-A

Displays & docks: class requirements only — The certification class is documented at 48 Gbit/s; the exact cable identity and both devices still need separate evidence.

A cable class does not establish the features or timing support of the connected source and display.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

I013 · cable · record-class

Ultra96 HDMI cable class

HDMI Type-A → HDMI Type-A

Displays & docks: class requirements only — The certification class is documented at 96 Gbit/s; the exact cable identity and both devices still need separate evidence.

A cable class does not establish the features or timing support of the connected source and display.

Open source-backed reference →Use in Topology Studio →

Use the actual product whenever possible.

A class entry can narrow connector forms, direction and questions to verify. It does not establish that an unidentified cable or adapter belongs to that class, is authentic, is undamaged or supports the complete requested task.