Walton, Jarred (March 2, 2007). "Dell 2407WFP and 3007WFP LCD Comparison". AnandTech . Retrieved November 7, 2013. a b "VESA Standards". Video Electronics Standards Association. Archived from the original on January 17, 1999. This VGA to DVI-A adapter lets you connect an older device with a VGA output – like a graphics card – to a DVI-A input on your display device, like a monitor or projector. DVI connectors, notably the DVI-A and DVI-I connectors, are gradually disappearing from the electronic world and being replaced by advanced technology standard interfaces. These DVI ports carry analog signals, which are no longer supported by most current devices that use digital signals with high display resolutions. Specifications [ edit ] A passive DVI-to-VGA adapter. This adapter will not work with a DVI-D output. It requires a DVI-I or DVI-A output to get the analog signal to a VGA input (even if the adapter looks like a DVI-D). A more expensive active adapter (or converter) is required to connect DVI-D to VGA. Digital [ edit ]

An earlier attempt to promulgate an updated standard to the analog VGA connector was made by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) in 1994 and 1995, with the Enhanced Video Connector (EVC), which was intended to consolidate cables between the computer and monitor. [3] [4] EVC used a 35-pin Molex MicroCross connector and carried analog video (input and output), analog stereo audio (input and output), and data (via USB and FireWire). At the same time, with the increasing availability of digital flat-panel displays, the priority shifted to digital video transmission, which would remove the extra analog/digital conversion steps required for VGA and EVC; [5] :5–6 the EVC connector was reused by VESA, [6] which released the P&D standard in 1997. [3] P&D offered single-link TMDS digital video with, as an option, analog video output and data (USB and FireWire), using a 35-pin MicroCross connector similar to EVC; the analog audio and video input lines from EVC were repurposed to carry digital video for P&D. [5] :4 [7] :§1.3.3 Looking to transmit audio through your DVI cable? While it’s possible, there are limitations and compatibility issues to be aware of.Docter, Quentin; Dulaney, Emmett; Skandier, Toby (2012). CompTIA A+ Complete Deluxe Study Guide: Exams 220-801 and 220-802. Indianapolis, Indiana: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN 978-1118324066. It was introduced before the digital home theater revolution when analog inputs were still prevalent. Manchester, Gary (October 7, 1996). "Molex PnD intellectual property letter" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 22, 2003.

One advantage of using DVI-D over DVI-I is its compatibility with newer devices that only support digital signals. Older devices may have issues connecting to DVI-D as they require analog signals to display images properly. However, most modern devices can easily connect to a DVI-D port without any problems.Congratulations! You’re now equipped with a basic understanding of the different types of DVI connectors. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to make informed decisions when choosing the right connector for your needs. However, a male DVI-D cable can simply connect to a female DVI-I connector. Most flat-panel LCD monitors today include a DVI-D port. Overall, the DVI-D connector is similar to the DVI-I connector except for the absence of the analog portion of the signals. Pros and Cons of DVI-I and DVI-D Pros of DVI-I Another feature ofDVI-I and DVI-D is the layout. Typically, the DVI-I connector’s long flat pin is wider than the DVI-D connector’s. Therefore, even if the female DVI-D connector’s four analog pins are removed, it will still be unable to link to the male DVI-I connector.