Digital Visual Interface ( DVI) is a video display interface developed by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG). The digital interface is used to connect a video source, such as a video display controller, to a display device, such as a computer monitor. It was developed with the intention of creating an industry standard for the transfer of uncompressed digital video content. DVI is the only widespread video standard that includes analog and digital transmission in the same connector. [13] Competing standards are exclusively digital: these include a system using low-voltage differential signaling ( LVDS), known by its proprietary names FPD-Link (flat-panel display) and FLATLINK; and its successors, the LVDS Display Interface (LDI) and OpenLDI.

DisplayPort (a license-free standard proposed by VESA to succeed DVI that has optional DRM mechanisms) / Mini DisplayPort Warning: Although DVI is considered an older display technology and has connections and ports that look similar to VGA, they’re not the same If a depth greater than 24 bits per pixel is desired, the least significant bits are sent on the second link.

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DVI-A stands for analog signals only, which means it can only transmit video signals in an analog format. While this type of connection may have been beneficial for older computer systems, it is not compatible with newer display technologies. Choosing the right DVI connector for your needs can be daunting, but with a little research and consideration, you’ll find the perfect connection for your display setup.

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a forward-compatible standard that also includes digital audio transmissionDigital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video display interface developed by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG). The digital interface is used to connect a video source, such as a video display controller, to a display device, such as a computer monitor. It was developed with the intention of creating an industry standard for the transfer of digital video content. ( Wikipedia) The DVI specification includes signaling for reducing power consumption. Similar to the analog VESA display power management signaling (DPMS) standard, a connected device can turn a monitor off when the connected device is powered down, or programmatically if the display controller of the device supports it. Devices with this capability can also attain Energy Star certification.