FIELD GUIDESource-led reference

Cross-domain question

Why can a cable or adapter fit but still not work?

Use physical fit as only the first layer; direction, protocol, conversion, cable capability, power, performance and exact-device evidence can still remain unresolved.

The answer

Short answer Because fitting is only physical: direction, signal type, cable capability and power must also match.

Because physical fit is only one evidence layer. A complete connection can also depend on direction, protocol, conversion, cable capability, power, performance and exact-device support.

USB Type-CComputer-generated illustration, not a photograph
HDMI Type-A — front-oriented outline; role not specified; original, not-to-scale identification schematic; drawing review pending
HDMI Type-AOriginal identification schematic · not to scale · review pending

Why the simple answer is not enough

Keep the evidence layers separate

1Reasoning step

Confirm the connector forms and mating direction first.

2Reasoning step

Then check protocol/mode, conversion class, cable capability and any power requirement independently.

3Reasoning step

Finish with exact-device evidence; a plausible topology is not a compatibility verdict.

What to check next

  1. Physical fit
  2. Direction/source-sink roles
  3. Protocol and conversion
  4. Cable/power/performance
  5. Exact-device evidence

Canonical connector and cable notes

Structured Cable & Adapter Atlas profiles

Related permanent comparisons

Your next step

Continue with the relevant reference.

Question pages do not create compatibility verdicts.

They reorganize facts and uncertainty already represented in the atlas. Exact-device, cable, protocol, power, safety and performance requirements remain separate where the evidence says they are separate.

Evidence behind this page

Scope first. Source second. Approval separate.

35 linked sources · 36 scoped claims · 0 sources with inspection/access flags.

Page scope: Evidence attached to records and cable profiles referenced by this guide; not a sentence-by-sentence editorial approval.

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.

Inspect 35 source scopes, access limits and dates

S002 · USB connector cable types

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

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Narrow physical identification.

Not established / limitations: Do not infer video, power or backward compatibility from this broad guide.

Locator: USB-A, USB-B and USB-C sections

S003 · USB Type-C language guidelines, March 2023

USB-IF · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-01 · due 2026-12-30

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Shape/performance distinction and absence of high-speed lanes in USB 2.0 Type-C cables.

Not established / limitations: Not a mechanical specification or permission to use USB logos.

Locator: USB Type-C is not USB performance; USB 2.0 Type-C cables section

S012 · HDMI 2.1 feature implementation FAQ

HDMI Licensing Administrator · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-01 · due 2026-12-30

Within inspection window

Scoped support: A version number alone does not identify implemented features.

Not established / limitations:

Locator: FAQ about HDMI 2.1 supporting TMDS without FRL

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

S018 · Video connector guide

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

Within inspection window

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

S020 · RJ45 connectors

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

Within inspection window

Scoped support: 8P8C physical family; exact implementation remains product-specific.

Not established / limitations:

Locator: RJ45 / 8-position modular product family

S021 · USB to RJ45 FTDI console cable

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

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Scoped counterexample: an RJ45-shaped connection can be serial console rather than Ethernet.

Not established / limitations:

Locator: Console cable description

S040 · USB Type-C cable logo usage guidelines, January 2026

USB-IF · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-01 · due 2026-12-30

Within inspection window

Scoped support: USB 2.0 data capability is distinct from 60 W / 240 W power labeling.

Not established / limitations: Certification artwork and logos are not reproduced.

Locator: USB 2.0 Type-C cables and power marking

S062 · TS4 Support — product overview

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

Within inspection window

Scoped support: TS4 port-group inventory. No current OS compatibility matrix or all-ports simultaneous throughput guarantee.

Not established / limitations: TS4 port-group inventory. No current OS compatibility matrix or all-ports simultaneous throughput guarantee.

Locator: Product Overview / Interface

S064 · Thunderbolt Station 4 — host and downstream roles

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

Within inspection window

Scoped support: One upstream host and two downstream Thunderbolt connections in TS4. No blanket display or Ethernet promise.

Not established / limitations: One upstream host and two downstream Thunderbolt connections in TS4. No blanket display or Ethernet promise.

Locator: Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Ports; rear host port; display and host capability caveats

S191 · Differences Between Wiring Codes T568A vs T568B

Fluke Networks · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-05 · due 2027-01-03

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Eight-position modular termination convention: green/orange pair swap between T568A and T568B, with diagrams described from the front of the jack.

Not established / limitations: Termination convention only. It does not establish that an 8P8C-shaped port is Ethernet, its link rate, PoE support or cable-category performance.

Locator: T568A versus T568B pair-to-pin differences and diagram orientation note

S365 · TE 1747981-1 Standard HDMI connector

TE Connectivity · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-06 · due 2027-01-04

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Manufacturer example supporting the 19-position contact count for the standard/full-size HDMI connector form.

Not established / limitations: A manufacturer component example supports connector-form contact count only; it does not establish HDMI version, video mode, cable capability or universal fabrication dimensions.

Locator: Configuration features: Standard HDMI connector; 19 positions; receptacle

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

S376 · Twisted Pair Patch Cords

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

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Family-level structured-cabling patch-cord portfolio context only; not a universal performance statement for every patch cord.

Not established / limitations: Category, shielding, conductor construction, length and installed-channel performance remain product- and system-specific.

Locator: Manufacturer portfolio overview: RJ45 plug-ended patch cords across Category 5e, 6 and 6A and multiple constructions

S446 · Nikon Z 8 Reference Guide — Specifications

Nikon · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-08 · due 2027-01-06

Within inspection window

Scoped support: One Type-C USB data connector and one Type-C USB Power Delivery connector on the Z 8.

Not established / limitations: Exact Z 8 body only. No sibling model, accessories, location, firmware coverage or complete inventory inferred.

Locator: Interface → USB

S447 · Nikon Z 8 Reference Guide — USB Power Delivery

Nikon · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-08 · due 2027-01-06

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Dedicated power connector, battery insertion, operating-power versus battery-charging conditions.

Not established / limitations: Does not qualify an arbitrary charger or cable. Battery type, menu setting and operating state matter; no simultaneous charging guarantee.

Locator: USB Power Delivery; Power Delivery Versus Charging table and footnotes

S448 · Nikon Z 8 Reference Guide — Computers: Connecting via USB

Nikon · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-08 · due 2027-01-06

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Use the data connector; a computer does not detect a camera connected through its Power Delivery connector.

Not established / limitations: Exact documented USB transfer workflow, not a statement of every protocol or current software requirement.

Locator: Copying Pictures to a Computer Using NX Studio, step 1; connecting cautions

S449 · CalDigit TS4 User Manual

CalDigit · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-08 · due 2027-01-06

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Three ordinary USB-C data ports, 10 Gb/s interface and different power outputs; separate Thunderbolt host/downstream roles.

Not established / limitations: TS4 only; product interface ratings are not measured file speeds or negotiated charging. Manual artwork not redistributed; front/left is kept only in bounded narrative, not invented per-port IDs.

Locator: Printed page 10: USB 3.2 Type-C and Thunderbolt 4; diagrams inspected

S450 · Elgato Game Capture 4K X — Technical Specifications

Elgato · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-08 · due 2027-01-06

Within inspection window

Scoped support: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C host link; HDMI input and passthrough output.

Not established / limitations: Page displays September 3, 2024 update. Do not flatten abbreviated maximum capture/HDR bullets into an all-mode promise; use the detailed mode article. Not 4K Pro, 4K S or HD60 X.

Locator: Technical Specifications → Interface

S451 · Elgato Game Capture 4K X — Xbox Series X|S Setup

Elgato · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-08 · due 2027-01-06

Within inspection window

Scoped support: One HDMI input, one HDMI output and one USB-C host output; signal direction and reduced capture on USB Gen 1.

Not established / limitations: Page displays June 1, 2026 update. Setup example is not certification of an arbitrary console, cable, host or mode. Selected inventory excludes analog line input.

Locator: Inputs and Outputs; Required Items

S452 · Elgato Game Capture 4K X — Supported Resolutions and Frame Rates

Elgato · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-08 · due 2027-01-06

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Passthrough/capture distinction, USB/codec/software conditions and no capture of DSC video.

Not established / limitations: Page displays May 21, 2026 update. No complete matrix copied, no fixed universal capture ceiling, no device firmware or software installation inspected.

Locator: Input/Passthrough versus Capture definitions; Detailed Capture Codec Specifications; DSC

S453 · Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro ISO — Product Technical Specifications

Blackmagic Design · Unclassified publisher domain · inspected 2026-10-08 · due 2027-01-06

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Four HDMI Type A inputs, one HDMI program output, one USB-C interface; no Ultra HD video standards.

Not established / limitations: Exact ATEM Mini Pro ISO, not Pro, Extreme, G2 or sibling products on the combined website. Total outputs is not HDMI-output count. USB mode list alone does not establish simultaneous webcam and external recording.

Locator: Model-specific PDF pages 1–2: Connections, labeled panel diagram, Standards

S500 · Phoenix Contact 1561797 — end-specific network and protection scope

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

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Named 1561797 M12 D-coded to RJ45 cable only; separate end ratings must not be projected onto the complete installation.

Not established / limitations: Named 1561797 M12 D-coded to RJ45 cable only; separate end ratings must not be projected onto the complete installation. No raw HTML or manufacturer image archive is represented as retained.

Locator: Product description; Interfaces; Connector / Connection 1 and Connection 2; linked product photograph 244868 and male-side drawing 144634

S511 · USB-IF — January 2026 USB Type-C cable logo guidance

USB-IF · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-11 · due 2027-01-09

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Compliance-program scope only; a marking alone does not authenticate a cable. PDF pages visually inspected. No logos copied.

Not established / limitations: Compliance-program scope only; a marking alone does not authenticate a cable. PDF pages visually inspected. No logos copied. Retrieval locators and observations retained; raw acquisition is recorded separately.

Locator: PDF pages 2, 4 and 5 (1-based); compliance markings, power/data separation and logo restrictions

S518 · HDMI LA — Active cable power and direction

HDMI Licensing Administrator · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-11 · due 2027-01-09

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Feature-scoped active HDMI cable behavior. Not a universal prescription for all active converters.

Not established / limitations: Feature-scoped active HDMI cable behavior. Not a universal prescription for all active converters. Retrieval locators and observations retained; raw acquisition is recorded separately.

Locator: HDMI Cable Power requirements, direction paragraph and separate power connector

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

S605 · USB-IF — USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification Release 2.5 listing

USB Implementers Forum · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-13 · due 2027-01-11

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Landing-page release metadata only, not the specification body or exact connector geometry.

Not established / limitations: No technical revision comparison, certified product lookup, electrical assessment or installed-hardware inference.

Locator: Document-library heading and displayed date 04/08/2026.

S606 · TE C-1747981 HDMI receptacle customer drawing

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

Within inspection window

Scoped support: 1747981-1 is linked by the sheet 1 table to the without-flange family view. Mouth, mounting features and PCB footprint are different views; no exact installed-device identity.

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

Locator: Rev H, 1 September 2022; sheet 1 variant table and sheet 6 without-flange form visually inspected.

S612 · 6-569278-3 / MP-5EU-1 modular plug kit

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

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Exact kit identity; not a completed cable or a compatibility claim with TE 5-569278-3.

Not established / limitations: Exact kit identity; not a completed cable or a compatibility claim with TE 5-569278-3. No engineering dimensions or universal wiring assignments added.

Locator: Product heading, 8P/8C unshielded kit description, and linked customer drawing 2843004.

S613 · 2843004 — MP-5ES/5EU modular plug customer drawing

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

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Unshielded sheet-1 example only; no shield, strain-relief boot or fitted cable inferred.

Not established / limitations: Unshielded sheet-1 example only; no shield, strain-relief boot or fitted cable inferred. No engineering dimensions or universal wiring assignments added.

Locator: Both sheets visually inspected. Sheet 1 lists 6-569278-3 / MP-5EU-1 and the unshielded eight-contact plug; sheet 2 is shielded. Title block shows revision F, despite URL filename suffix c.

S643 · USB-IF cable certification scope and USB-C cable marking

USB Implementers Forum · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-15 · due 2027-01-13

Within inspection window

Scoped support: USB-IF cable-program requirements and cable-label limitations; not product verification or permission to reproduce marks

Not established / limitations: All USB-C cables do not have identical functional capability; the web page may change. Compliance language is distinct from a certification for an arbitrary cable.

Locator: Cables and Connectors; introductory certification paragraphs and USB-C to USB-C Cable Logo Requirements

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

S972 · Molex 105450 series chart, exact 1054500101 USB-C receptacle

Molex · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-22 · due 2027-01-20

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Exact 1054500101 specification row only.

Not established / limitations: Existing two-bank row field already known. Exact-component row context adds zero distinct row gain. Product detail page says Limited Information Available; chart fields retained without measured/toleranced drawing.

Locator: Full Export Spreadsheet table, exact 1054500101 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.

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.

S982 · Molex 95501 modular-jack series chart, exact4/4,6/4,6/6,8/8 variants

Molex · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-22 · due 2027-01-20

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Exact named right-angle board-jack rows only; no plug-role geometry transfer.

Not established / limitations: P111/P112 are plug records, so jack values are counterpart context only and excluded from their pitch numerator. Port Configuration1x1 is not contact-row count. No Number of Rows field or inspected face drawing on this chart.

Locator: Full Export Spreadsheet table: exact955012441,955012641,955012661,955012881 rows. Web Description identifies modular JACK; Pitch-Mating Interface1.02 mm differs from Pitch-Termination Interface1.27 mm; Positions/Loaded Contacts4/4,6/4,6/6,8/8.

Trace 36 claims to their source records

C004A · P004

USB Type-C names the reversible connector, not a guaranteed data rate, charging wattage or video capability.

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

Source links: S003 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004B · P004

Nikon lists one Type-C data connector and one Type-C Power Delivery connector on the Z 8.

Claim scope: Nikon Z 8 body; count and named connector roles, not a general USB-C rule.

Source links: S446 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004D · P004

Nikon directs computer picture transfer through the Z 8 USB data connector and states that the computer will not detect the camera through its USB Power Delivery connector.

Claim scope: Exact Z 8 computer-transfer instructions; no generic USB-C capability inference.

Source links: S448 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004E · P004

The Z 8 does not take operating power through its USB data connector. Power through its separate Power Delivery connector requires an inserted battery; menu setting and operating state distinguish operating power from battery charging, with EN-EL15c/b charging conditions documented separately.

Claim scope: Z 8 setup-menu table and battery footnotes; not a universal charger, battery or simultaneous-operation qualification.

Source links: S447 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004F · P004

The TS4 manual separates three ordinary 10 Gb/s USB-C data ports: the front-left port is specified for up to 20 W, while the other two are specified for up to 7.5 W each.

Claim scope: CalDigit TS4 only; front-left is the manual’s wording and orientation. Interface ratings do not establish actual charging or transfer speed.

Source links: S449 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004G · P004

CalDigit distinguishes the TS4 Thunderbolt host connection from two downstream Thunderbolt connections; the support page rates host charging up to 98 W and each downstream Thunderbolt port up to 15 W.

Claim scope: TS4 manufacturer host/downstream roles and output ratings; not TS3/TS5 or an arbitrary host negotiation.

Source links: S062 · S064 · S449 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004H · P004

CalDigit describes the ordinary TS4 USB-C ports as data-only while separately specifying their power outputs; its monitor guidance uses the DisplayPort or suitable downstream Thunderbolt connections instead.

Claim scope: Here data-only separates display paths; it must not be paraphrased as no power. Exact host/display limits still require evidence.

Source links: S064 · S449 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004I · P004

Elgato 4K X uses one USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 host link for captured video. USB Gen 1 is documented with reduced available capture modes; codec, resolution, frame rate and software remain separate conditions.

Claim scope: Named 4K X model only; a USB link rate or passthrough rating is not an achieved capture-format guarantee.

Source links: S450 · S451 · S452 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004J · P004

The ATEM Mini Pro ISO specification lists one USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 interface for external drive recording, webcam output, software control, updates and panel connection.

Claim scope: Exact Pro ISO model; listed uses do not establish simultaneous webcam output and external-drive recording or USB-C camera power input.

Source links: S453 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004K · P004

USB-IF’s January 2026 cable guidance separates data performance from 60W/240W power markings. USB 2.0 Type-C cables can use power-only logos without a displayed data rate.

Claim scope: USB-IF compliance-program markings; not independent authentication or video qualification.

Source links: S511 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004L · P004

USB-IF lists USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification Release 2.5 with the date 8 April 2026. The listing alone establishes neither a product’s implementation nor its supported functions.

Claim scope: V145: Release landing-page metadata only; the specification body and revision-by-revision technical changes were not inspected in V145.

Source links: S605 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004M · P004

USB-IF states that a certified cable does not improve or add the capabilities of connected USB products. Its USB-C to USB-C cable program requires power-capability marking, with separate data-rate marking requirements for all but USB 2.0 High-Speed cable categories. Cable markings cannot establish a port's video output.

Claim scope: USB-IF cable certification and logo-program requirement; not all sold cables are certified; exact product capabilities unknown

Source links: S643 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004N · P004

VESA says DisplayPort Alt Mode support on a USB-C port may be indicated by a nearby DisplayPort logo, but a connector logo is not guaranteed to appear. Verify the exact port's documented DP Alt Mode support rather than inferring video from USB-C shape or absence of a mark.

Claim scope: VESA FAQ DisplayPort Over USB-C: port labels and manufacturer documentation; not an assertion about any model

Source links: S015 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C004W · P004

Molex specifies 1054500101 as a USB-C receptacle, 24 loaded circuits and 2 row(s), with mating-interface pitch 0.50mm.

Claim scope: Exact Molex 1054500101, female right-angle USB-C receptacle; manufacturer mating-interface/row fields only, not a universal family value.

Source links: S972 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C008A · P008

The familiar full-size HDMI connector is Type-A; Mini and Micro HDMI use different physical forms.

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

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

C008B · P008

HDMI version labeling alone does not identify every optional feature implemented by a product.

Claim scope: Narrowly stated supporting distinction; not an end-to-end device guarantee

Source links: S012 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C008C · P008

TE's cited Standard HDMI receptacle is a 19-position connector example, supporting a 19-contact engineering count for the full-size HDMI form without implying HDMI version or video capability.

Claim scope: Connector-form contact count supported by one manufacturer example; protocol/version capability explicitly excluded.

Source links: S365 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C008D · P008

Elgato 4K X has one HDMI input for an unencrypted video source and one HDMI passthrough output to a display; captured video reaches a computer through a separate USB-C connection.

Claim scope: 4K X only; input/output direction must not be exchanged and the selected profile is not a full connector inventory.

Source links: S450 · S451 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C008E · P008

Elgato separates supported 4K X HDMI passthrough signals from capture formats. Its detailed guidance says DSC video cannot be captured even when a passthrough image is visible.

Claim scope: DSC limitation and mode-selection boundary, not a diagnosis of every black capture frame or a universal HDMI limit.

Source links: S452 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C008F · P008

The ATEM Mini Pro ISO specifies four HDMI Type A inputs and one HDMI program output; the separately listed total of two outputs is not a count of HDMI output sockets.

Claim scope: Exact Pro ISO Connections table and labeled panel diagram; not a sibling model’s connection count.

Source links: S453 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C008G · P008

The ATEM Mini Pro ISO Standards table lists no Ultra HD video standards. Its description of finishing in Ultra HD via relinked media does not establish an Ultra HD HDMI input or output mode.

Claim scope: Pro ISO live video-interface standards versus post-production description; no new conversion or capture capability inferred.

Source links: S453 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C008H · P008

HDMI Cable Power requires support from both the active cable and the HDMI source. HDMI LA specifies source/sink direction for active cables and a separate power connector for sources without Cable Power support.

Claim scope: HDMI Cable Power feature scope; follow the exact cable’s instructions. Not monitor power or a universal converter-power rule.

Source links: S518 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C008I · P008

TE drawing C-1747981 H maps 1747981-1 to a without-flange HDMI board-receptacle form and presents its mating face separately from the reference PCB layout.

Claim scope: V146: Named drawing family and suffix table only. The drawing does not establish an installed port’s input/output role or HDMI feature set.

Source links: S606 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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)

C018A · P018

The common RJ45-style modular connector family has eight positions and eight contacts.

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

Source links: S020 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C018B · P018

A manufacturer’s RJ45 console cable is a concrete example of this shape being used for serial console, not Ethernet.

Claim scope: Narrowly stated supporting distinction; not an end-to-end device guarantee

Source links: S021 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C018C · P018

T568A and T568B use the same eight-position modular termination but swap the green and orange pairs: T568A places green on pins 1–2 and orange on 3 and 6; T568B places orange on 1–2 and green on 3 and 6.

Claim scope: T568A/B pair-to-pin termination convention viewed from the front of the jack; not Ethernet-service, cable-category, link-rate or PoE proof

Source links: S191 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C018D · P018

For Phoenix Contact cable 1561797, the manufacturer lists IP65/IP67 under the M12 end and IP20 under the RJ45 end. The M12 end rating does not establish the same protection for the RJ45 end or a complete installation.

Claim scope: V121 named-product or explicitly scoped manufacturer distinction only; no wiring instruction, independent engineering approval or end-to-end compatibility guarantee.

Source links: S500 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C018E · P018

CommScope identifies 6-569278-3 / MP-5EU-1 as an unshielded 8P8C modular plug kit. Its linked drawing 2843004 lists that exact material number on the unshielded sheet, separately from shielded variants.

Claim scope: Named plug kit, not a completed lead, installed-port function, cable-category test or PoE verdict. No equivalence to similarly numbered TE parts is asserted.

Source links: S612 · S613 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C018W · P018

Molex identifies 95501-2881 as a right-angle 8P8C modular jack. Its chart separates 1.02 mm mating-interface pitch from 1.27 mm termination-interface pitch.

Claim scope: Exact Molex 95501-2881 right-angle 8P8C board jack; manufacturer mating-interface pitch only, separate from plug geometry or all modular parts.

Source links: S982 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C315A · P315

A USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable identifies two connector ends, but connector shape alone does not establish the cable's data generation, charging current, USB Power Delivery behavior or alternate-mode capability.

Claim scope: USB-A-to-USB-C cable-class identification and capability-separation principle only.

Source links: S002 · S040 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C318A · P318

CommScope's twisted-pair patch-cord portfolio includes RJ45 plug-ended assemblies across multiple category and construction classes, so matching 8P8C-style ends do not establish one universal category, shielding type or link capability.

Claim scope: Structured-cabling patch-cord family context only.

Source links: S376 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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