StarTech.com 1920 x 1200 Male HDMI to Male DVI-D Single Link Cable, 7m

Show pictures, videos and presentations from your mobile devices with this cable from StarTech.com. It links easily to high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) display devices like monitors and televisions. The cable has a durable polyvinyl chloride (PVC) housing material for impact and abrasion resistance. This means that you can use it for a long time without fear of wear or scratches. It also supports bi-directional operation and reverse configuration, so you can also use it to deliver graphics from an HDMI output device to a digital visual interface-digital (DVI-D) monitor or screen too.

Crisp and clear signalsThis cable has aluminium-Mylar foil cable shielding for effective protection from electromagnetic interference (EMI), giving you noiseless signal transmission.
Versatile lengthThis cable is 7m long, making it easy to set up a conference or perform a lecture with displays that are further away from your host device.
Audio supportThis cable supports high-quality, 7.1 channel audio, so you don't need an extra cable for sound.

• Strong moulded connectors with strain relief to prevent twisting and ensure longevity• Gold-plated connectors offer corrosion resistance

Does this cable need any driver software to function?No, it doesn't. This cable is plug-and-play so you don't need any external software to use it.

• 1x HDMI male connector type
• 1x DVI-D male connector type
• Gold-dipped connector ends, prevents corrosion
• Black PVC jacket
• 7m cable length
• Moulded connecters with strain relief
• Braided aluminium-mylar foil cable shield

• 1x 7m HDMI to DVI-D adapter

No, DVI to HDMI connections do not produce sound. We recommend StarTech's 6ft (2m) Slim 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable (MU6MMS) as a perfect pairing with this cable.

HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface and works by using TDMS (transition-minimized differential signalling). TDMS encodes the signal being transmitted, which protects information from degrading as it travels along the cable from one place to another. One of the many wires carries the signal itself and another wire carries the inverse. Once the signals have reached the TV, the TV decodes the signal. Then, using the difference between the original signal and the inverse, the TV compensates for any loss of information that may have happened along the way.

There are many versions of HDMI since it was commercially launched in 2003. Each revision normally adds support for specific devices and includes new features. For example, the very first version (1.0) could transfer data at 4.95Gbps, while the newer (2.0) iteration can transfer data up to 18Gbps. This, amongst other features.