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Madhav Ganesan
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Display Connectors: Overview

It is a physical interface on a device that connects to a display (such as a monitor, TV, or projector) to transmit video and audio signals.

Types of Display Connectors:

1) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface):

It is used commonly used in TV's and most of the computers.
Supports both video and audio in a single cable.

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2) DP Cable (DisplayPort):

It is commonly found in higher-end monitors and desktops, especially for gaming and professional use.
Supports both video and audio in a single cable.

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3) DVI (Digital Visual Interface):

It is used on older monitors and desktop computers.
It supports video only, with separate types for digital and analog signals.
It typically has 24 pins (in a dual-link configuration) arranged in three rows, which can transmit digital video signals (DVI-D), analog signals (DVI-A), or both (DVI-I), depending on the type of connector used.

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4) VGA (Video Graphics Array):

It is an older connector found on many legacy systems and some projectors.
It supports only analog video, limiting resolution and image quality.
It transmits analog signals, which are more susceptible to interference and signal degradation, especially over long cables.
It contains 15 pins arranged in three rows.

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3 RCA Cables

A cable with three connectors on each end, typically color-coded:
Yellow: Composite video.
Red: Right audio channel.
White: Left audio channel.

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Composite video

It carries the analog video signal and transmits the video signal to display devices like TVs or monitors.

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