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Computer output connections types
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Computer output connections come in various types, primarily designed for video, audio, and data transfer. Here are the most common types:

 

Video Output Connections

 

  1. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface):
    • Transmits both audio and video signals.
    • Supports resolutions up to 4K and beyond, depending on the version (e.g., HDMI 2.0 or 2.1).
    • Commonly used for TVs, monitors, and gaming consoles.
  2. DisplayPort:
    • Designed for high-resolution displays and multi-monitor setups.
    • Supports resolutions up to 8K and refresh rates up to 144Hz or higher.
    • Mini DisplayPort is a smaller variant
  3. DVI (Digital Visual Interface):
    • Available in DVI-D (digital), DVI-A (analog), and DVI-I (integrated digital and analog).
    • Dual-link DVI supports higher resolutions, up to 2560 x 1600.
  4. VGA (Video Graphics Array):
    • Legacy analog connection.
    • Limited to lower resolutions and refresh rates; primarily used for older devices.
  5. USB-C:
    • Supports video output via protocols like DisplayPort Alt Mode.
    • Often used in modern laptops and monitors for compact connectivity.
  6. Thunderbolt:
    • Combines USB-C with high-speed data transfer capabilities.
    • Supports video output, including multi-monitor setups.

 

 

Audio Output Connections

 

  1. 3.5mm Audio Jack:
    • Standard connector for headphones and speakers.
    • Can also be used for microphone input.
  2. Toslink (Optical Audio):
    • Fiber optic connection for digital audio signals.
    • Used in home theaters and high-fidelity sound systems.

 

 

Data Transfer Connections

 

  1. USB Ports:
    • Includes USB-A, USB-B, USB-C, Micro-USB, Mini-USB.
    • Used for connecting peripherals like keyboards, mice, external drives, and printers
  2. Ethernet Port:
    • For wired internet connections.
    • Supports high-speed data transfer for networking purposes.
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