This is the video I/O interface standard that was formulated by the standardization
organization VESA.
It is the successor standard for DVI that connects computers with LCD displays and
other digital display devices. Video, audio, and control signals can be sent and
received using a single cable. A latch is included and fastens the cable, so it
does not become disconnected. Beginning from version 1.2, multi stream transfer
(MST) is supported, and it became possible to connect multiple displays in series.
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Version
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Functions
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1.1a
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Maximum resolution: 4K (3840x2160) @30 Hz
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1.2
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Maximum resolution: 4K (3840x2160) @75 Hz / 5K (5120x2880) @30 Hz Multi stream transfer
(MST)
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Single Mode and Dual Mode
Starting from version 1.2, DisplayPort includes Single Mode and Dual Mode. Whether
Single Mode or Dual Mode is used depends on the computer.
Dual Mode also supports DVI/HDMI digital signal output and can send video to a DVI/HDMI
input device via a passive type converter cable or adapter that does not perform
any processing of the signal.
Because Single Mode does not support DVI/HDMI digital signal output, it requires
an active type converter cable or adapter that converts the signal to DVI/HDMI when
sending video to a DVI/HDMI input device.
DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt Mode)
This is the standard for output of DisplayPort signals from a USB Type-C port. Devices
which comply with this standard can exchange USB signals, DisplayPort signals, and
power using a single cable.
This is the video I/O interface standard for analog signal systems.
This standard was formulated for CRT (cathode ray tube) monitors, and involves sending
and receiving a video signal for each RGB (red, green, blue) color, as well as signals
for vertical synchronization and horizontal synchronization. Because it has been
used as the standard for PC/AT compatible machines that have VGA standard graphics
functions, it is also known as “VGA interface.” The connector shape is the D-SUB
standard 3 rows of 15 pins (mini D-SUB15).