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DisplayPort (DP) is a digital interface used to connect a video source, such as a computer, to a display device like a monitor. Developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA), it can also carry digital audio, USB, and other types of data over a single cable.

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Connector.name
DisplayPort
Connector.type
Digital video/audio/data connector
Connector.logo
frameless|upright|class=skin-invert
Connector.image
Displayport-cable.jpg
Connector.caption
DisplayPort connector
Connector.designer
VESA
Connector.manufacturer
Various
Connector.production_date
2008–present
Connector.superseded
DVI, VGA
Connector.open
No
Connector.external
Yes
Connector.hotplug
Yes
Connector.length
Various
Connector.data_signal
Yes
Connector.data_style
Micro-packet
Connector.num_pins
20
Connector.pinout_image
center|250px
Connector.pinout_caption
Pinout as looking at source side connector

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DisplayPort | High Performance Digital Technology

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Official website
www.displayport.org
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Mini DisplayPort on Apple MacBook.jpg
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62 sections
Contents
  • Versions
  • <span class="anchor" id="1.0"></span><span class="anchor" id="1.1"></span><span class="anchor" id="1.1a"></span> 1.0 to 1.1
  • 1.2
  • <span class="anchor" id="1.2a"></span><span class="anchor" id="1.2b"></span> 1.2a
  • 1.3
  • 1.4
  • 1.4a
  • 2.0
  • DP 2.0 configuration examples
  • 2.1
  • 2.1a
  • 2.1b
  • Specifications
  • Main
  • Main link
  • Auxiliary channel
  • Cables and connectors
  • Cables
  • Compatibility and feature support
  • Cable bandwidth and certifications
  • Cable length
  • Connectors and pin configuration
  • Full-size DisplayPort connector
  • Mini DisplayPort connector
  • DP_PWR (pin 20)
  • Resolution and refresh frequency limits
  • Refresh frequency limits for common resolutions
  • Refresh frequency limits for standard video
  • Refresh frequency limits for HDR video
  • Features
  • DisplayPort Dual-Mode (DP++)<span class="anchor" id="Dual-mode"></span><span class="anchor" id="DisplayPort++"></span>
  • Dual-mode limitations
  • Multi-Stream Transport (MST)<span class="anchor" id="Multi-Stream Transport"></span><span class="anchor" id="MST"></span><span class="anchor" id="Multiple displays on single DisplayPort connector"></span>
  • High dynamic range (HDR)
  • Content protection {{anchor|Digital Rights Management (DRM)}}
  • Cost
  • Comparison with HDMI
  • Licensing
  • Bandwidth
  • Forked connectivity
  • Other areas
  • Market share
  • Companion standards
  • Mini DisplayPort
  • Micro DisplayPort
  • DDM
  • Display Stream Compression
  • eDP
  • iDP
  • PDMI
  • wDP
  • SlimPort
  • DisplayID
  • DockPort
  • USB-C
  • VirtualLink
  • Products
  • Support for DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB-C
  • Participating companies<span class="anchor" id="Supporters"></span>
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

DisplayPort (DP) is a digital interface used to connect a video source, such as a computer, to a display device like a monitor. Developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA), it can also carry digital audio, USB, and other types of data over a single cable.

Introduced in the 2000s, DisplayPort was designed to replace older standards like VGA, DVI, and FPD-Link. While not directly compatible with these formats, adapters are available for connecting to HDMI, DVI, VGA, and other interfaces.

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