Family terminology
Video connector names and aliases
Compare physical display connector forms while keeping connector shape, link technology, conversion direction and exact-device support separate.
15canonical connector forms
50alias entries
6documented shape labels
15engineering profiles
Canonical names and common aliases
| Canonical connector | Common names / abbreviations | Shape label | Engineering |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI Type-A | HDMI · full size HDMI · HDMI A | trapezoid | Engineering reference → |
| Mini HDMI Type-C | Mini HDMI · HDMI mini · HDMI Type C | trapezoid | Engineering reference → |
| Micro HDMI Type-D | Micro HDMI · HDMI micro · HDMI Type D | low-profile | Engineering reference → |
| DisplayPort connector | DP · DisplayPort · full size DisplayPort | chamfered | Engineering reference → |
| Mini DisplayPort connector | Mini DP · mDP · Mini DisplayPort · Thunderbolt 1 port · Thunderbolt 2 port | rectangular | Engineering reference → |
| DVI-D single-link connector | DVI-D single · single link DVI · 18+1 DVI | d-sub | Engineering reference → |
| DVI-D dual-link connector | DVI-D dual · dual link DVI · 24+1 DVI | d-sub | Engineering reference → |
| DVI-I dual-link connector | DVI-I · DVI integrated · 24+5 DVI | d-sub | Engineering reference → |
| VGA DE-15 connector | VGA · HD15 · DE15 · VGA DB15 | d-sub | Engineering reference → |
| 4-pin Mini-DIN (S-Video form) | S Video · SVideo · 4 pin mini DIN · Y C video | round | Engineering reference → |
| DVI-I single-link connector | DVI I single link · DVI 23 pin · 18+5 DVI | d-sub | Engineering reference → |
| DVI-A connector | DVI analog · DVI-A 17 pin · 12+5 DVI | d-sub | Engineering reference → |
| LEMO 3K.93C SMPTE 304M HDTV camera connector | LEMO 3K.93C · SMPTE 304M camera connector · SMPTE fiber camera connector · HDTV camera hybrid connector | round | Engineering reference → |
| LEMO 3T 75-ohm broadcast triax connector | LEMO 3T · 3T broadcast triax · 75 ohm triax | round | Engineering reference → |
| LEMO 4A 75-ohm broadcast triax connector | LEMO 4A · 4A broadcast triax · 75 ohm triax | round | Engineering reference → |
Aliases shared inside this family
These normalized aliases map to more than one represented record and therefore need another identifying feature.
| Alias | Possible canonical records |
|---|---|
| 75 ohm triax | LEMO 3T 75-ohm broadcast triax connector · LEMO 4A 75-ohm broadcast triax connector |
Related comparison paths
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.↗
Common searches routed here
HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI and VGA connector typesBrowse physical display connector forms without treating connector shape as a version or mode guarantee.↗LEMO 3T vs 4A vs 00 triax connectorsSeparate represented triax series and impedance context without inferring universal camera, CCU or instrumentation wiring.↗USB-C charges but no displayExplain why charging and display transport remain separate port/cable capability questions.↗Does HDMI shape tell the HDMI version?Separate HDMI connector form from specification version and exact cable/device capability.↗Why is a DisplayPort/HDMI adapter directional?Keep source/sink direction and active/passive conversion separate from physical connector fit.↗Why can a connector fit but still not work?Treat physical fit as only one layer among direction, protocol, conversion, cable capability, power, performance and exact-device evidence.↗
Discovery is not a compatibility verdict.
These discovery surfaces route and reorganize facts already represented in the atlas. They do not add electrical ratings, universal pinouts, measured tolerances, exact-device support, wiring approval or an end-to-end compatibility result.