StarTech.com Male DisplayPort to Male HDMI, Polyvinyl Chloride Adapter Cable Display, 2 m

StarTech Adapter Cable Display, 2m Cable Length, Grey Jacket - 133DISPLAYPORTHDMI21

This adapter cable provides an Active DisplayPort to HDMI video conversion for connecting a DisplayPort-equipped desktop to an HDMI display. It converts DP1.4 signals to HDMI2.1 FRL, supporting HDR10 and modern content protection and compression schemes, and requires no drivers or software to operate. The cable is unidirectional (DisplayPort to HDMI) and is intended for short-range desktop connections where high-resolution HDMI output is required.

Features and Benefits:

• Supports 7680 x 4320 60Hz output enabling very high-resolution displays
  Compliant with HDMI2.1 FRL to handle high-bandwidth signals
  DSC 1.1/1.2a reduces bandwidth demands to achieve Peak resolutions
  7.1ch audio support with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for immersive sound
  Cage shielding and Adaptive equalisation reduce EMI and signal loss

Applications

• Suitable for connecting desktops to 8K 60Hz HDMI displays
  Ideal for creative workflows requiring high-resolution video output
  Used with dedicated Nvidia or AMD graphics cards supporting DP1.4
  Compatible with Dell, HP and Lenovo desktops for monitor connections

What audio formats does it carry?

It transmits HDMI 7.1 channel audio including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

Is any driver installation required to use it?

No drivers or software are needed
it functions with integrated or dedicated GPUs.

Which copy protection standards are supported?

The cable supports HDCP 1.x, 2.2 and 2.3 for protected content handling.

What shielding and signal optimisation does it use?

It features cage shielding to limit EMI and Adaptive receiver equalisation to optimise input and amplify output.

Are there platform limitations for maximum resolution?

To reach highest resolutions, a source with DP1.4 and DSC support is required
Apple M1/M2 devices without a dedicated DP1.4+DSC GPU will not achieve 8K60Hz.